Hi beauties! Celebrate the coziest season of the year with these free printable fall crafts for kids! This collection includes easy autumn craft templates featuring colourful leaves, pumpkins, apples, acorns, woodland animals, and a few adorable Thanksgiving activities.
Each printable fall craft is designed to be simple enough for preschoolers and young children, yet fun for elementary-aged kids. Most of the projects only require basic supplies such as crayons, scissors, and glue, making them perfect for a quiet afternoon at home, a fall classroom activity, or a playdate with friends.
Print one craft at a time or download the complete fall craft bundle so you always have an easy activity ready for rainy days and chilly autumn afternoons. For even more seasonal inspiration, don't miss my collection of 35 easy fall crafts for kids.
Free Printable Fall Crafts for Kids
There is something extra convenient about a printable craft. Instead of gathering complicated supplies or trying to draw your own template, you can simply print the page, set out a few craft materials and let the kids start creating.
These printable fall crafts include a mixture of colouring, cutting, gluing, lacing and imaginative play activities. Children can follow the examples or choose their own colours and decorations to make every project unique.
Download the Complete Fall Craft Bundle
Want all 20 crafts in one convenient file?
The complete PDF bundle is formatted for standard 8.5-by-11-inch paper. If you use A4 paper, select "fit to page" in your printer settings.
These printables are intended for personal, homeschool, and classroom use. They may not be resold, redistributed or uploaded to another website.
What Is Included in the Printable Fall Craft Pack?
The free fall craft bundle includes 20 kid-friendly autumn templates:
- Tissue paper fall tree
- Fall leaf suncatcher
- Paper strip pumpkin
- Apple basket
- Acorn lacing card
- Pinecone owl
- Squirrel paper bag puppet
- Printable fox craft
- Leaf hedgehog
- Mix-and-match scarecrow
- Woodland animal masks
- Fall leaf crown
- Build-a-pumpkin craft
- Autumn paper garland
- Pressed leaf bookmark
- Printable fall wreath
- Gratitude tree
- Thankful turkey
- Pumpkin pie craft
- Autumn nature mobile
You can download the complete PDF above or choose individual printable templates throughout the post.
Supplies for Printable Fall Crafts
You won't need every supply for every project. Choose the materials that work best for the craft you plan to make.
- White printer paper
- White cardstock
- Construction paper
- Crayons
- Washable markers
- Coloured pencils
- Child-safe scissors
- Glue sticks
- Washable craft glue
- Tissue paper
- Yarn or string
- Single-hole punch
- Popsicle sticks
- Paper lunch bags
- Clear contact paper
- Pinecones
- Small leaves
- Googly eyes
- Pom-poms
- Washable paint
- Paintbrushes
Cardstock will make puppets, masks, crowns, lacing cards and hanging decorations more durable. Regular printer paper works well for simple colouring, cutting and gluing activities.
Always supervise young children while they use scissors, string or small craft materials.
How to Print These Fall Craft Templates
Download the template you want to use and save the PDF to your computer. Open the file and select the correct paper size before printing.
For most crafts, choose the following printer settings:
- Print at 100% or actual size
- Select portrait orientation
- Use black-and-white ink for colouring templates
- Use the best quality setting for full-colour pieces
- Choose "fit to page" when printing on A4 paper
If children will be painting or adding heavier decorations, print the template on white cardstock. You can also print pieces directly onto coloured cardstock to reduce the amount of colouring required.
I printed several of these for my own girls and found that the tissue paper tree and pumpkin pie were easiest for younger hands. The lacing card and paper-strip pumpkin required a little more adult help.
1. Tissue Paper Fall Tree Craft
This colourful tissue paper tree is one of the easiest printable fall crafts for toddlers and preschoolers. The printable provides the bare tree trunk, while children create the autumn leaves.
Cut red, orange, yellow, pink, and olive tissue paper into small squares. Children can crumple the pieces and glue them around the branches to form a full fall canopy. Add a few pieces along the bottom of the page to look like fallen leaves.
Older children can cut individual leaf shapes instead of crumpling the paper. Toddlers can tear the tissue paper with help, making this an excellent fine-motor activity.
You will need: Printable tree template, tissue paper, glue, and crayons.
2. Printable Fall Leaf Suncatcher
Bring the beautiful colours of autumn into your home with a leaf-shaped suncatcher. The printable template includes several large fall leaf outlines that can be used as the base of the craft.
Cut out the centre of the leaf with adult help, leaving the outer border intact. Place the leaf frame onto clear contact paper and cover the sticky centre with small pieces of translucent tissue paper. Seal it with another sheet of contact paper and trim around the outside.
Tape the finished leaves to a sunny window and watch the warm colours glow in the afternoon light.
You will need: Printable leaf template, cardstock, tissue paper, clear contact paper, scissors and tape.
3. Paper Strip Pumpkin Craft
These three-dimensional paper pumpkins make adorable decorations for a classroom, playroom, or fall table.
The printable includes strips that children can colour before cutting them apart. Layer the strips together, fasten them at the top and bottom, and gently separate them to create a round pumpkin shape. Add the printable stem and leaf to finish it.
Print the template on orange paper for a traditional pumpkin, or let children experiment with blush, cream, sage green and rust-coloured paper. You may need to print this template more than once!
You will need: Printable pumpkin template, cardstock, crayons, scissors, glue and a paper fastener.
4. Printable Apple Basket Craft
Apple picking is such a fun part of early fall, and this printable apple basket lets children design their own freshly picked collection.
Colour and cut out the basket before adding the printable apples. Kids can decorate their apples with crayons, paint, dot markers, fingerprints or small pieces of tissue paper.
Use the finished craft as part of an apple-themed preschool lesson. Children can also count the apples, arrange them by colour or write a number on the basket.
You will need: Printable apple basket, crayons or paint, scissors and glue.
5. Acorn Lacing Card
This printable acorn lacing card combines seasonal crafting with fine-motor practice.
Print the acorn on heavy cardstock and cut around the outer edge. An adult can punch holes along the dotted border. Tape one end of a piece of yarn to the back of the card and wrap a small piece of tape around the other end to create a firm tip.
Children can weave the yarn in and out of the holes until they have worked their way around the complete acorn.
You will need: Printable acorn template, cardstock, hole punch, yarn, tape and scissors.
6. Pinecone Owl Craft With Printable Pieces
Turn a pinecone from your backyard into a sweet little woodland owl.
The printable includes eyes, a beak, ears, feet and wings. Children can colour the pieces before cutting them out and attaching them to a clean, dry pinecone.
Use brown, rust and olive colours for a natural woodland owl, or let children choose bright colours for a more playful look. These little owls look adorable displayed on a bookshelf or grouped together as a woodland family.
You will need: Printable owl pieces, pinecone, cardstock, crayons, scissors, and craft glue.
7. Squirrel Paper Bag Puppet
This printable squirrel puppet is perfect for imaginative autumn play.
Colour and cut out the squirrel's head, ears, arms, belly, acorn and large curled tail. Glue the head to the folded flap of a brown paper lunch bag, then attach the remaining pieces to the front and back.
Once the glue has dried, children can use their puppets to create stories about collecting acorns and preparing for winter.
You will need: Printable squirrel pieces, brown paper bag, crayons, scissors and glue.
8. Printable Fox Craft
This easy printable fox craft is made from simple shapes that young children can colour, cut and assemble.
Begin with the fox's body and layer on the head, ears, paws, tail and white facial markings. Kids can glue the pieces onto a separate sheet of cardstock or connect them to create a freestanding paper fox.
Add real leaves around the finished fox to create a little woodland scene.
You will need: Printable fox template, crayons, scissors, glue and cardstock.
9. Leaf Hedgehog Craft
Collecting leaves is part of the fun of this adorable fall activity.
The printable provides the hedgehog's face and body. After going on a short nature walk, children can glue small dry leaves along the hedgehog's back to create its prickly coat.
If you don't have suitable leaves, use the printable leaf pieces included with the template. Children can colour and layer them in different autumn shades.
You will need: The printable hedgehog template, dry leaves or printable paper leaves, glue and crayons.
10. Mix-and-Match Scarecrow Craft
Build a friendly fall scarecrow using printable clothing, facial features and accessories.
Children can choose between different hats, shirts, patches, boots and expressions. Colour the pieces, cut them out and arrange them on the scarecrow body before gluing everything into place.
Encourage kids to give their scarecrow a name or draw a cornfield, pumpkin patch, or red barn in the background.
You will need: Printable scarecrow template, crayons, scissors, glue, and cardstock.
11. Printable Woodland Animal Masks
Transform your craft table into a cozy autumn forest with these printable woodland animal masks.
The set includes a fox, owl, bear, deer and squirrel. Children can colour their chosen animal, cut around the outer edge and decorate it with paper scraps, yarn or artificial leaves.
An adult should carefully cut out the eye holes. Attach the mask to a popsicle stick or add elastic to the sides.
You will need: Printable animal masks, cardstock, crayons, scissors, glue, popsicle sticks or elastic.
12. Fall Leaf Crown
Celebrate the arrival of autumn with a colourful printable leaf crown.
Print and colour the crown band and leaf pieces. Cut out the leaves and arrange them around the band in alternating shapes and colours. Once the crown is decorated, fit it around the child's head and secure the ends with tape or staples.
This is an especially fun craft for a fall party, preschool lesson, nature walk or autumn family photo.
You will need: Printable crown template, crayons, scissors, glue and tape.
13. Build-a-Pumpkin Craft
Instead of carving a real pumpkin, let children build their own silly paper pumpkin.
The printable includes a pumpkin base along with several stems, leaves, eyes, noses, and mouths. Children can mix and match the pieces to create happy, surprised, sleepy or silly expressions.
For a completely non-Halloween version, skip the facial features and decorate the pumpkin with dots, stripes, flowers or leaf patterns.
You will need: Printable pumpkin pieces, crayons, scissors, and glue.
14. Printable Autumn Paper Garland
Decorate a mantel, classroom bulletin board or playroom with a handmade fall garland. The printable includes pumpkins, apples, leaves, acorns, and woodland animals. Colour and cut out the shapes, punch a small hole near the top of each one and thread them onto a piece of yarn.
You can also attach the shapes to the string with miniature clothespins so they can be rearranged. Print this page multiple times for a longer garland!
You will need: Printable fall shapes, cardstock, crayons, scissors, hole punch, and yarn.
15. Pressed Leaf Bookmark
Encourage a little seasonal reading with a pretty fall leaf bookmark.
Colour the printable bookmark background and add a child's name or a simple drawing. Glue one or two small pressed leaves onto the centre, then cover both sides with clear contact paper.
Punch a hole at the top and add a yarn tassel. If you don't have pressed leaves, use the small printable leaves included on the template page.
You will need: Printable bookmark template, pressed or paper leaves, clear contact paper, hole punch, and yarn.
16. Printable Fall Wreath
Make a cheerful paper wreath without needing to collect a large pile of leaves.
Colour and cut out the printable leaves, pumpkins, berries and acorns. Glue them around a paper plate with the centre removed or use the printable wreath base included in the download.
Layer the decorations so that they overlap slightly. Add a paper bow or a loop of ribbon for hanging.
You will need: Printable wreath pieces, paper plate or printable wreath base, crayons, scissors, glue and ribbon.
17. Fall Gratitude Tree
A gratitude tree is a meaningful craft that can be displayed throughout the fall season.
Colour the printable tree trunk and cut out the paper leaves. Ask children to write or draw something they are thankful for on each leaf before gluing it to the branches.
You can complete the tree in one afternoon or add one new leaf each day. This is a lovely activity for families, classrooms and homeschool groups.
You will need: Printable gratitude tree, printable leaves, crayons, scissors and glue.
18. Thankful Turkey Craft
This printable thankful turkey is an easy Thanksgiving activity for preschoolers and elementary-aged kids.
Colour and cut out the turkey body and feather pieces. Children can write one thing they are thankful for on each feather before attaching them behind the turkey.
Display the finished turkeys on the refrigerator, use them as Thanksgiving decorations, or add each child's name and turn them into place cards for the kids' table.
You will need: Printable turkey template, crayons, scissors, and glue.
19. Pumpkin Pie Craft
Create a cute slice of pumpkin pie using paper, paint, or tissue paper.
The printable provides the pie slice, crust and whipped cream pieces. Children can colour the filling orange, decorate it with torn paper or dab on washable paint with a sponge.
Glue the pieces together and add a fluffy cotton-ball topping for extra texture.
You will need: Printable pumpkin pie template, crayons or paint, glue and optional cotton balls.
20. Autumn Nature Mobile
Finish the collection with a hanging nature mobile featuring some of the best things about fall.
Colour and cut out the printable leaves, acorns, apples, pinecones and woodland animals. Punch a hole in each shape and tie them to different lengths of yarn.
Attach the strings to a small stick collected outdoors or a paper plate ring. Hang the mobile somewhere children can enjoy their seasonal artwork.
You will need: Printable autumn shapes, cardstock, crayons, scissors, hole punch, yarn and a small branch or paper plate.
Printable Fall Crafts for Toddlers
Toddlers can enjoy many of these activities with a few simple adjustments. An adult can cut out the pieces in advance and let the child focus on colouring, painting or gluing.
Some of the easiest choices for toddlers include:
- Tissue paper fall tree
- Apple basket
- Leaf hedgehog
- Pumpkin pie craft
- Build-a-pumpkin
- Printable fall wreath
Use large pieces, washable supplies and child-safe glue. Avoid small decorations that could present a choking hazard and supervise toddlers throughout the activity.
Printable Fall Crafts for Preschoolers
Printable crafts are wonderful for preschoolers because they combine creative play with early learning and fine-motor practice.
Preschoolers can practise:
- Holding crayons and markers
- Cutting along simple lines
- Recognizing shapes and colours
- Following step-by-step directions
- Counting apples, leaves or acorns
- Identifying seasonal plants and animals
- Expressing creativity through colour and design
The acorn lacing card, paper strip pumpkin, squirrel puppet and fall leaf crown are especially fun choices for preschool classrooms.
Ways to Use These Fall Craft Printables
These printable fall activities aren't only for crafting at home. Use them for:
- Preschool and kindergarten centres
- Homeschool activities
- Fall classroom parties
- Library craft programs
- Daycare activities
- Rainy-day entertainment
- Thanksgiving kids' tables
- Playdates
- After-school activities
- Family craft nights
- Bulletin board displays
- Autumn birthday parties
Print a few templates before the season begins and store them with your basic craft supplies. That way, you can quickly put together an activity whenever children need something creative to do.
How to Store Finished Fall Crafts
Flat paper crafts can be stored in a large envelope, expanding folder or portfolio. Write the child's name and year on the back so you can remember when each project was created.
Crowns, puppets and masks can be kept in a labelled storage bin for imaginative play. Hang garlands, wreaths and mobiles throughout September and October before carefully packing them away for next year.
Bookmarks and smaller crafts also make sweet homemade gifts for grandparents, teachers and family friends.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The templates included in this post are free for personal, classroom and homeschool use. They may not be resold, redistributed or uploaded to another website.
Regular printer paper is suitable for colouring and simple cut-and-paste crafts. White cardstock is better for masks, puppets, crowns, lacing cards, garlands and decorations that will be handled or displayed.
Several crafts are suitable for toddlers when an adult prepares the pieces and supervises the activity. The tissue paper tree, apple basket, pumpkin pie, and fall wreath are great places to start.
Yes. Teachers and childcare providers may print enough copies for their own students or classroom. Please send other teachers to this post to download their own copies instead of sharing the PDF online.
No. Most of the templates are designed in black and white so children can colour and personalize them. If full-colour versions are included, you can still choose the black-and-white pages to conserve printer ink.
Yes. The collection includes a thankful turkey, gratitude tree and pumpkin pie craft. Most of the printables are general autumn activities that can be enjoyed throughout September, October and November.
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Free Printable Fall Crafts for Kids
These free printable fall crafts for kids make it easy to enjoy a creative afternoon without complicated supplies or extensive preparation. Print your favourite pumpkin, leaf, apple, acorn or woodland animal template and let the kids make it their own.
Whether you need a quiet activity for home, a low-prep preschool craft or something fun for the Thanksgiving kids' table, I hope these autumn printables help you make plenty of cozy seasonal memories. Don't forget to save this post on Pinterest so you can return to it whenever you need an easy fall activity!
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