School has started and autumn is right around the corner. Sometimes it is hard to let go of summer and welcome fall. Below are ten fall kids crafts and children’s books to help your family welcome the season change.
I am struck by the simplicity of light in the atmosphere in the autumn, as if the earth absorbed none, and out of this profusion of dazzling light came the autumnal tints.
— Henry David Thoreau, Oct. 12, 1852
May you embrace the season with joy. We hope you use a few of these playful art projects to decorate your home for autumn!
Leaf Lanterns – Red Ted Art
Your children will ooh and ahh over these beautiful leaf lanterns. What a lovely way to light up the evenings as the days get shorter.
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Fall Tree Craft – Reading Confetti
This adorable craft uses everyday items from around the house. It is the perfect on the fly activity to keep little hands busy.
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Nature Impression Craft – Paging Fun Moms
This project is a perfect way to use treasures from a nature scavenger hunt or a walk in the park. Use fall leaves, flowers, acorns, or more to create these decorative pieces. Then, later this year, have the kids paint them to make keepsake Christmas ornaments. Brilliant!
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Autumn Tissue Paper Wreaths – Happy Hooligans
A fall favorite for little ones. Showcase the final project on the inside of your front door to welcome the season!
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Make a Beautiful Leaf Garland – The Artful Parent
Press fallen leaves and then have the children decorate a one-of-a-kind autumn leave garland.
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Waxed Leaf Craft + Go on a Leaf Hunt Activity Printable – Let’s Lasso the Moon
If you’re in the mood for fall, but the leaves in your neighborhood haven’t fallen yet… this is the craft and activity for you. So cute.
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Additional inspiration:
Family Crafting with Leaves: Vintage Book Bunting – Simple as That
This kids project is beautiful, just gorgeous.
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Paper Punching Leaves – Grow Creative
Do you have scrap-booking paper punches at your house? This is a must-try fall activity.
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Autumn Window Collage – Inner Child Fun
Check out this playful way to decorate your front door or windows.
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Fall Window Art: Leaf Suncatchers + Free Printable Template – Fun at Home with Kids
A unique way to experiment with watercolors and create a color decoration for autumn!
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Looking for an ongoing resource? Growing Creative Kids is a collaborative board on Pinterest where parents, teachers, and bloggers come together to share unique kids projects.
LIBRARY INSPIRATION:
There are so many wonderful autumn children’s books. Below are a few of my favorites! Be sure to reserve titles NOW from your library to ensure you get the best selection.
Why Do Leaves Change Color?
by Betsy Maestro
Read Book Description | 4.5 out of 5 Stars
Fall Weather: Cooler Temperatures
by Martha E. H. Rustad
Read Book Description | 4.5 out of 5 Stars
Count Down to Fall
by Fran Hawk
Read Book Description | 5 out of 5 Stars
Red Leaf, Yellow Leaf
by Lois Ehlert
Read Book Description | 4 out of 5 Stars
Apples and Pumpkins
by Anne Rockwell
Read Book Description | 5 out of 5 Stars
Every Autumn Comes the Bear
by Jim Arnosky
Read Book Description | 5 out of 5 Stars
Leaf Man
by Lois Ehlert
Read Book Description | 5 out of 5 Stars
Click here to see 50+ Fall Books Recommended by Moms.
Do you have a favorite fall family tradition? Let’s chat in the comments!
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