But it’s always good to try to include an early learning concept or two. That way, you can spend time crafting and practicing a skill kids need in the early years.

This paper scarecrow shape craft does both!

Use this simple fall shape craft to practice fine motor skills such as tracing, cutting, and gluing.

Plus, you can use it to identify basic plane shapes as you go along!

Read on to get the printable template and to see the full instructions.

And, for more fun with fall shapes, take a look at our Apple Shape Tracing Activity for early learners!

Easy Paper Scarecrow Shape Craft for Kids

To make this easy paper scarecrow shape craft for kids, you’ll need the following: (Affiliate links are listed below. For details, see our Disclosure Policy.)

• Colored craft paper
• Glue stick
• Pencil
• Scissors
• Marker
• Printable scarecrow shape craft template

Start by printing the scarecrow shape craft template. Then use scissors to cut out all of the shape pieces.

You may want to keep them separated according to the part of the scarecrow to which they belong.

Help your child use a pencil to trace the shape pieces onto colorful craft paper. (Use any colors you like.) Then cut out each piece.

As you can see, each of the pieces (except for the pants) for this scarecrow shape craft are basic plane shapes.

Take this moment to ask the child to identify as many as they can. Ask: “How many circles do you see? How many ovals? How many rectangles?”, and so on.

While you work through the craft, direct your child to the next step by asking: “Can you find the white circle?” “Can you find the blue rectangles?”

This will give you a chance to practice both color and shape recognition while working on the craft together.

How to Make a Scarecrow Shape Craft with Kids

Now it’s time to get started making the shape scarecrow craft!

Put the shirt together first. Glue the two small rectangles onto the back of each side of the large square. Make sure the sleeves are sticking out.

Then glue the rectangle onto the front of the bottom of the triangle to form the scarecrow’s hat.

Turn both the shirt and hat pieces over. Now it’s time to make the scarecrow’s head.

Glue the triangle nose into the center of the face circle. Make sure the point of the nose is down and at an angle.

Glue the cheek circles on each side of the lower half of the face. You’ll want them to be slightly lower than the triangle nose.

The thin yellow rectangles form the scarecrow’s hair. Glue them to the top of the face, dividing them evenly on each side.

Then glue the hat onto the top of the circle so that it rests over the hair.

The shirt piece should still be flipped over.

Use a glue stick to attach the pants onto the bottom edge. Then turn the pants and shirt over.

Glue the small overall circles onto the small rectangles to form the straps of the scarecrow’s overalls.

Glue both of the straps onto the front of the shirt and pants. The scarecrow’s overalls are complete!

All that’s left now is to add the shoes.

Glue the two small ovals onto the bottom of each of the overall pant legs.

Glue the two medium-sized rectangles onto the end of each shirt sleeve to form the scarecrow’s arms.

Finally, use a marker to draw eyes and a smile on the face and you’re done!

If you like, you can add a small patch to the front of the overalls too.

This scarecrow shape craft is an excellent fall fine motor skill builder! Use it to talk about farms, basic shapes, and to practice following directions with little ones.

Did you like making this easy fall shape craft? See more fun fall activities for kids below!

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When we first moved into our present house, I learned about a simple way to add color to your bedroom walls – scrapbook paper!

Naturally, I bought tons of it.

Which left me with packs and packs of scrapbook paper to do…something with.

Enter this easy scrapbook paper pumpkin craft!

If you’re looking for a simple way to add easy fall decor to your home or classroom, these scrapbook paper pumpkins are perfect! 

And they’re simple enough that kids can help you make them!

Get the full project instructions below!

And for more pumpkin-themed activities, take a look at our Pumpkin Size Sorting Game and our Pumpkin Pie Fraction Clip Cards!

Easy Scrapbook Paper Pumpkin Craft

What I love about this simple paper pumpkin craft is that you probably already have everything you need to make it.

But if you’re not a craft supply hoarder (like…ahem…someone I know), here’s a list of what you’ll need to make a paper pumpkin craft.

To make this scrapbook paper pumpkin craft, you’ll need the following: (This post contains affiliate links. For details, see our Disclosure Policy.)

• 2-3 sheets of autumn-themed scrapbook paper or patterned cardstock in complimentary colors/patterns
• Brass paper fasteners
• Hole punch
• Scissors or a paper cutter
• Ruler or yardstick
• Pen or pencil
• Leaf template (I made this free download) or you can buy these leaf tags on Amazon
• Ribbon in complimentary colors/patterns
• Beads, buttons, or other decorative accessories

Using a ruler or yardstick and pen or pencil, measure and mark 1-inch increments across a piece of scrapbook paper, about two inches from the edge.

Repeat about 3/4 of the way above the first set of marks. Connect the lines and cut.

If you have a paper cutter, you can use this instead.

Approximately 1/4” from the end of the strip, punch a hole in each end of the strip. 

Repeat until all strips have holes in both ends.

Place the cut pieces of paper in the order of pattern/color you want. Line up the holes and place a brass paper fastener in one end.

Place a brass paper fastener in the other end. Fan out the pieces to fashion it after a pumpkin.

Print out the template and cut out the leaves. Trace the leaf outlines onto a piece of scrapbook paper and cut them out.

Tape or glue the paper leaves to the top of the pumpkin. Add ribbons, buttons or any other decorations you’d like.

Ta-da! We’re all done!

Make your scrapbook paper pumpkins in several colors and place them everywhere: on the mantle, on a coffee table, or even hang them over a window!

In a classroom, you might want to tape a few around the whiteboard or on the corner of your desk.

Let the kids make one and place them on their desks too!

Don’t miss these other fall themed crafts!

See more ways to make the most of autumn on my Fall Activities for Kids Pinterest board!

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You only need a few supplies (that you probably already have) and they’re a snap to make! Perfect for the not-so-crafty among us.

Ahem…like myself.

So, with fall approaching, I thought it would be fun to share an easy paper bag fox craft for kids that literally anyone can make. It’s that easy.

Plus, there are other paper bag woodland animal crafts to make too, including a paper bag bear craft and a paper bag deer craft!

Read on to see how to make these adorable animal crafts and pick up the free printable templates too! 

And for more ways to craft with paper bags, take a look at our cute paper bag farm puppets for kids!

Easy Paper Bag Fox Craft

To make the easy paper bag fox craft, you’ll need the following: (This post contains affiliate links. For details, see our Disclosure Policy.)

• Printable Paper Bag Fox Craft Template
• Paper bag
• Colored paper
• Child-safe scissors
• Glue stick
• Pencil
• Washable black marker
• Clear tape (optional)

Choose the colored paper you want to use to make the fox.

Print the paper bag fox craft template and then cut out the template pieces.

Use the pencil to trace the template shapes onto the colored paper pieces. Cut the traced pieces out.

Glue the inner ear patterns (2 small triangular pieces) on the ear parts of the fox’s head pattern and glue the heart shaped piece on the bottom side of the head.

Glue the small pattern of the tail on the tip of the big tail pattern.

Glue the colored paper you want to use around the outside of the paper bag. Be sure to cover all four sides.

The color of the bag should match the body of the fox.

Glue the circular belly piece of the fox in the bottom center of the paper bag. 

Attach the head pattern of the fox on the top side of the bag, keeping half of the head outside the bag’s top end.

Attach the tail on either side of the bag, in between the side folds of the bag.

You may want to add clear tap at the bottom to keep the bag secure.

Use a black marker to draw the eyes and nose of the fox.

And you’re done!

How to Make Paper Bag Woodland Animal Crafts

To make the other paper bag woodland animal crafts, you’ll need the following:

• Printable paper bag bear craft template
• Printable paper bag deer craft template
• The same supplies as used for the paper bag fox craft

Follow the same instructions as for the paper bag fox craft, attaching the belly, head, and ears. 

When making the paper bag deer craft, be sure to attach the antlers and add the spots to the center of the forehead.

You could even make an entire family of these paper bag woodland animals!

If you cut out the template pieces in advance, this would be a super fun craft for a kids’ party!

Don’t miss these other easy kids’ craft ideas!

Share even more crafting fun with the ideas on my Simple Crafts for Kids Pinterest board!

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Since fall finally made its appearance down here in the South, we decided to round up some of the fall leaves in our yard and make a garland.

I’ll admit: I’m not really one for home decor. I didn’t learn much about it as a child and I’ve been a tad stubborn about doing it as an adult.

But, after sharing this easy fall leaf garland craft with the kids, I’m committed to adding a bit more “home” to our house.

This is a really simple fall craft that kids will have fun making. It’s easy, it only requires a few supplies, and it adds a sweet reminder of fall to the home.

For more fun fall kids’ activities, don’t miss our list of 50 fall books kids will treasure!

Easy Fall Leaf Garland Craft for Kids

To make this DIY fall leaf garland craft, you’ll need the following: (This post contains affiliate links. For details, see our Disclosure Policy.)

• Assorted fall leaves (choose the most colorful you can find)
• Tempera paint (optional)
• Paintbrushes (optional)
• Clear tape
• Bright yellow yarn
• Hole puncher

Rather than making leaves out of construction paper or some other medium, we just thought we’d hang actual leaves.

We let them dry out for a couple of weeks so they’d be easy to punch holes in.

Choose your leaves about two weeks before you intend to make your garland. Sit them on a counter or in a plastic bag so that they’ll have plenty of time to stiffen before you make the craft.

I helped the kids place the hole punch, but they pushed the lever (which they loved).

To keep the holes from spreading and cracking the leaves, we punched them as close to the center as possible and towards the stem end.

Since these leaves were just brown, we wanted to add a bit more color.

Tempera paint to the rescue!

We didn’t choose any particular art designs in advance. It was more of a “paint and see what happens” open-ended art activity.

All that was left to do was string the leaves on our yarn!

When we made a fall leaf garland a few years ago, we found lots of different colored leaves.

Those were gorgeous as is, so we just hole punched them all and let the kids get started stringing the leaves on a long piece of yarn.

Everyone had a designated pile to work with and they took turns adding their leaves to the garland.

This was such a nice afternoon activity. Threading the leaves was good fine motor practice for the kids.

We all had fun choosing leaves together. And it was nice to see something we made together hanging in the home all autumn long.

Want more fall activities? Check out these posts!

Plus, get more awesome fall inspiration on my Fall Activities for Kids Pinterest board!

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Still, the cool air and the crisp mornings inspire me to share more art projects with the kids. Since I’m a little on the craft-challenged side, I prefer to try simple craft ideas whenever I can. And that’s why I love this list of easy fall crafts for kids! There are 50 here to choose from and they’re all really, really simple.

You won’t need to buy any special equipment or crafting supplies you’ll never use again. Even better, they only take a few minutes to make!

If you make some of these this autumn, I’d love to hear how the kids liked them! And don’t forget to check out our list of cozy fall stories to share during storytime this autumn!

50 Fall Crafts for Kids

1. Coffee Filter Pumpkin Craft – Look! We’re Learning!

2. Pumpkin Handprint Photo Keepsake – Teach Me Mommy

3. Fall Leaf Mosaics – A Crafty Arab

4. Fall Leaf Crayon Pre-Writing Art – Books and Giggles

5. Autumn Leaf Hats – Mosswood Connections

6. Apple Stamp Art – The Chirping Moms

7. Fall Suncatcher Preschool Craft – Mama Smiles

8. Fall Watercolor Leaf Art – Teaching 2 and 3 Year Olds

9. Fall Muffin Tin Syllable Counting Game – The Educators’ Spin On It

10. Autumn Construction Paper Trees – The Preschool Toolbox Blog

11. Fall Leaf People Craft – Fantastic Fun and Learning

12. Autumn Puzzle Piece Tree Craft – I Heart Crafty Things

13. Fall Leaf Snow Globe – Look! We’re Learning!

14. Autumn Color Process Art – Teaching 2 and 3 Year Olds

15. Paper Harvest Buddies – Fireflies and Mudpies

16. K-Cup Crrow Craft – Kori At Home

17. Fall Leaf Sunflower Craft – Easy Peasy and Fun

18. Autumn Leaf Coffee Filter Suncatchers – Tinkerlab

19. Fall Leaf Creatures – Powerful Mothering

20. Leaf Painting Activity – Look! We’re Learning!

21. Color Mixing Autumn Lanterns – Kids Craft Room

22. Pressed Leaves Fall Craft – The Chaos and the Clutter

23. Apple-Printed Pinwheels – The Preschool Toolbox

24. Black Glue Fall Leaves – Mess for Less

25. Coffee Filter Apple Craft – Look! We’re Learning!

26. Apple Handprint Photo Keepsake – Teach Me Mommy

27. Chalk Number Game with Leaves – The Educators’ Spin On It

28. Fall Leaf Potato Stamping Art – The Best Ideas for Kids

29. Bubble Blowing Painting Apples – Teach Me Mommy

30. Apple Tree Playdough Counting Activity – Look! We’re Learning!

31. Popcorn Fall Trees – Happy Hooligans

32. Autumn Leaf Suncatchers – Fantastic Fun and Learning

33. Yarn-Wrapped Apple Craft – Red Ted Art

34. Book Pumpkin Craft – Kids Activities Blog

35. Leaf Critters – Tinkerlab

36. Fall Tree Luminaries – Where Imagination Grows

37. Fall Leaf Garland – Look! We’re Learning!

38. Pinecone Painting Activity – The Best Ideas for Kids

39. Paper Plate Apple Craft – Frogs and Snails and Puppy Dog Tails

40. Paper Pumpkins – Meaningful Mama

41.Pinecone Apples – Fireflies and Mudpies

42. Dish Brush Fall Tree Craft – Crafty Morning

43. Watercolor Fall Leaf Wreath – Happiness is Homemade

44. Tissue Paper Fall Tree Craft – I Heart Crafty Things

45. Apple Stamping Craft – Natural Beach Living

46. Tissue Paper Fall Wreath – Happy Hooligans

47. Fall Leaf Hedgehog Craft – Easy Peasy and Fun

48. Sensory Autumn Art Project – Mosswood Connections

49. Coffee Filter Pig Craft – Look! We’re Learning!

50. Toilet Roll Fall Tree Craft – Kids Craft Room

Get ready for autumn with the kids with these fun learning activities!

Plus, see even more ways to make fall fun and educational with the family on my Fall Activities for Kids Pinterest board!

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Kids can make this craft with very little help, if any at all! While we made ours with traditional colors, if the kids want to make a purple pumpkin or a gold pumpkin, who’s to stop them?

This would be a great addition to a fall unit, a farm unit, or a harvest unit! Be sure to share some great fall books for kids along with this activity too!

Coffee Filter Crafts for Kids: Coffee Filter Pumpkin Craft

To make this coffee filter pumpkin craft, you’ll need the following: (Affiliate links are provided here for convenience. For details, see our Disclosure Policy.)

• One white basket coffee filter
• Construction paper
• Crayons
• Glue stick
• Child-safe scissors

Start by flattening out the coffee filter and coloring the entire thing orange.

Now use the scissors to cut the filter into a pumpkin shape. To do this, cut the bottom into a flat shape and then cut a slight heart shape into the very top. Leave the sides as is.

Now glue the filter onto the construction paper.

Use a brown crayon to draw a thick stem at the center of the top of the filter.

Now add a few lines on the pumpkin using the brown crayon. These are the “curves” that make the pumpkin appear ridged.

Add a little decoration, if you want, and you’re done!

Ta-da!

Need more easy fall craft projects? Try some of these other coffee filter crafts that work well with fall themes!

Find more awesome fall crafts, activities, and lessons on my Fall Activities for Kids Pinterest board!

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But it’s true! Fall is my favoritest time of the year. Well, second favoritest after summer. (Also – is favoritest a word? It should be.)

We’ve made lots of leaf-themed activities before, including leaf flashcards, leaf garlands, and leaf snow globes.

But you can never have too many leaf ideas! These leaf activities for kids are a beautiful way to start discovering the season with the family!

 25 Leaf Activities for Kids

1. Have some art fun with this Leaf Painting for Kids activity!

2. Learn about the special features that make leaves turn colors with this Leaf Chromatography experiment!

3. Try this How Do Leaves Breathe Experiment to find out how leaves get carbon dioxide!

4. These lovely Negative Leaf Impressions are a simple way to add art into your fall unit!

5. Gather the prettiest leaves in the neighborhood and make this Preserved Leaf Mobile!

6. Hand your smallest one some of these Fall Leaf Stickers and let them decorate a gift box!

7. Download this All About Leaves Printable Pack to talk about science and language arts with leaves!

8. This Autumn Leaf Threading activity is perfect for preschoolers!

9. There aren’t a lot of nature crafts that take my breath away, but this Stick and Leaf Butterfly Craft is downright gorgeous!

10. Let the kids set up an Autumn Leaf Investigation Table to encourage open-ended exploration!

11. Use those old toilet rolls to make this beautiful Toilet Paper Roll Leaf Stamping Tree!

12. Help tots learn their colors with this Fall Leaf Color Matching Activity! 

13. Get a Maple Leaf Paper Punch and let the kids cut out leaf shapes!

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