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100+ Adorable Fall Activities for Kids

100 Fall Activities for Kids

Fall is here! We’ve collected some of our favorite apple, acorn, leaf, pumpkin, owl and turkey activities on The Educators’ Spin On It just for you to do this fall with your family. 

100 Fall Activities for Kids
100 Fall Activities for Kids
  • Apple Activities for Fall
  • Fall Learning Activities for Kids
  • Fall Crafts for Kids
  • Fall Leaf Activities for Kids
  • Fall Recipes the Kids Can Make
  • Acorn Learning Activities for Kids
  • Farm Activities for Kids
  • Diwali Activities for Kids
  • Fall Sewing Crafts for Kids
  • Pumpkin Activities for Kids
  • Halloween Activities for Kids
  • Halloween Writing Activities for Kids
  • Owl Activities for Kids
  • Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids
  • Book Lists for Fall

100+ Fun and Easy Fall Activities for Kids

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A collection of 100+ fall activities for your child to explore as the season changes. Have fun and learn with apples, acorns, pumpkins & more!

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Apple Activities for Fall

Apples are a great theme for kids in the fall because they are:

  • A seasonal fruit that is often associated with fall.
  • A versatile fruit that can be used in many different activities, such as baking, cooking, and art projects.
  • A healthy and nutritious snack that kids enjoy.
  • A fun and engaging topic that can be used to teach kids about science, math, and literacy.

Apples are also a symbol of knowledge and education, which makes them a perfect fit for school for back to school time.

Here are our of top picks of apple activities for fall…

apple orchard virtual field trip for kids
The best apple books for kindergarten and preschool
STEM activities with Apples for back to school STEM.

Apple Orchard Virtual Field Trip & Apple Activities

Apple Books

STEM Activities with Apples

STEM Activity for Ten apples Up On Top for Kids
Marble Painting Apple Tree Craft
Apple Themed STEM Activity for Preschoolers

Stacking Apples STEM Activity

Apple Theme STEM Activity

Marble Painting Apple Tree Craft

Apple Pie Pockets Recipe for Kids
Sight Word Apple Tree Activity for beginner readers
mini apple pie recipe for kids

Apple Sight Words

Apple Pie Pockets Recipes for Kids

Apple Pie Cooking with Kids

DIY apple game to explore force and motion science with preschoolers
Counting Apples Math Activity for Preschooler and Toddlers
Apple Themed Learning Activities for Preschoolers

Apple Tot School

Counting Apples Math Game

DIY Apple Game for Kids

Apple Man Craft

Apple Tin Sorting

Apple Core Stars

For more ideas visit our 75+ Apple Activities for Kids

Fall Learning Activities for Kids

Fall is a great theme for kids because it is a time of change and new beginnings. The leaves change color, the weather gets cooler, and the days get shorter. This can be a great time to teach kids about the changing seasons and the natural world.

Fall is also a time for harvest, which can be a great opportunity to teach kids about food and where it comes from. There are many fun activities that can be done around the theme of fall, such as apple picking, pumpkin carving, and hayrides.

Overall, fall is a great time to teach kids about the world around them and have some fun at the same time.

Here are a few of our favorite fall activities for kids…

Fall Virtual Field Trips for Kids
Exploring Fall with Kids from the Educators' Spin On It
50+ Fall STEM Activities for Kids

Fall Virtual Field Trips for Kids

Fall STEM Activities for Kids

Printable Fall Journal

Fall BIY Book featuring fall colors in leaves
Fall Muffin Tin Syllable Counting Game for Kids to Make and Play. Learning objective: fine motor strengthening and syllable segmentation.
Fall Painting with Toddlers

Fall Muffin Tin Syllable Counting Game

Fall Painting for Kids of All Ages

Fall Books and Dot Marker Printables

Fall Alphabet Activity in Nature

Scarecrow Shapes Activity

Fall Harvest Themed Activities for Preschoolers

DIY Fall Color Word Book

Have a child in Elementary School? You may also find these Fall Activities for Kids After School helpful.

Fall Crafts for Kids

Acorn Painting

Fall Collage

Handprint Pumpkin

Fall Painting with Toddlers

Dot Stamp Tree

Fall Sensory Activity with Pumpkins, Leaves, Acorns and Water

Leaf Weaving

Fall Painting with Leaves

Fall Leaf Activities for Kids

Fall leaves are a great theme to use for kids for autumn because they are:

  • Visually appealing. Fall leaves are colorful and vibrant, which can capture the attention of young children.
  • Multisensory. Fall leaves can be used to create a variety of sensory experiences, such as crunching them underfoot, smelling their earthy scent, and feeling their soft texture.
  • Hands-on. Fall leaves can be used in a variety of hands-on activities, such as leaf rubbings, leaf prints, and leaf collages.
  • Educational. Fall leaves can be used to teach children about the changing seasons, the life cycle of plants, and the importance of conservation.
  • Fun. Fall leaves are simply fun to play with! Kids can have hours of fun chasing them in the wind, jumping in piles of them, and making leaf art.

Here are a few of our favorite fall activities to explore…

Leaf Scavenger Hunt with Numbers for Kids this Fall
Fall STEm Challenge for kids with leaves
chalk numbers outdoor fun with leaves

Number Leaf Scavenger Hunt

Leaf Sculptures: Fall STEM Activity

Chalk Number Game with Leaves

Leaf Sorting

Leaf Fact Families for Math 

Leaf Fine Motor Activities

Leaf Games for Movement Fun

F is for Fall Leaf Activity 

Take a Fall Virtual Field Trip to explore the changing leaves and fall colors.

Fall Leaf Movement Activity with Sidewalk Chalk for Preschoolers
Fall Leaf Craft with Washi Tape
10 Fall Leaf Activities for Preschoolers and Toddlers

Fall Leaf Craft with Washi Tape

Fall Leaf Movement Activity with Sidewalk Chalk

Printable Fall Journal

Overall, fall leaves are a great way to engage and excite kids about autumn.

For more visit the Fall Leaf Activities for Preschoolers and Toddlers

Fall Recipes the Kids Can Make

There’s just something special about fall that makes you want to head to the kitchen with your child and bake something delicious. Perhaps it’s the aromatic spices or all the tasty recipes but you’ll find yourself mixing and stirring with your little one.

Here are some of our favorite kid-friendly fall recipes.

mini apple pie recipe for kids
Pumpkin Ice Cream Recipe Idea for Kids to Make with Friends for a Playdate or Class
Pumpkin Peanut Butter Brownies with Candy Topping of Orange, Yellow and Brown.

Apple Pie Cooking with Kids

Apple Pie Pockets Recipes for Kids

Spider Meatballs

Spider Web Cake

Turkey Casserole

Bat Shaped Chocolate Graham Crackers

Owl Pizza

Kid Friendly Vegan Halloween Recipes

salted caramel pumpkin muffins recipe
Monster Cookie Dough Dip Recipe
Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake Recipe

Salted Caramel Pumpkin Muffins

Pumpkin Peanut Butter Brownies

Pumpkin Ice Cream Recipe

Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe

Monster Cookie Dip Recipe

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Acorn Learning Activities for Kids

Acorns are a great theme to use for kids for fall because they are:

  • Seasonal. Acorns are a symbol of fall, so they are a natural fit for a fall-themed activity.
  • Educational. Acorns can be used to teach kids about the life cycle of a tree, as well as about the importance of recycling and conservation.
  • Fun. Acorns can be used in a variety of fun activities, such as arts and crafts, games, and nature walks.
  • Inexpensive. Acorns are a relatively inexpensive activity, so they can be easily incorporated into a classroom budget.
  • Versatile. Acorns can be used in a variety of different ways, so they can be adapted to fit the needs of different classrooms and groups of students.
FUN & EASY Acorn Activities for kids: teach math, craft, and reading with acorns
Acorn Alphabet Sensory Jar Game for Preschoolers
Acorn Math Games for Kids

Acorn Color Match

Acorn Painting and Sorting Activity

Acorn Counting

Acorn Alphabet Jar

Acorn Math Games for Kids with printable

For more ideas, explore these acorn activities for kids.

Farm Activities for Kids

The farm can be such a fun theme to use in the fall with kids.

  • Farms are a familiar and relatable topic for many children, especially those who live in rural areas.
  • Farms provide a great opportunity for hands-on learning about agriculture and the food system.
  • Fall is a great time of year to visit farms, as many of them are in full swing with harvest activities.
  • Farm-themed activities can be incorporated into a variety of subjects, including science, math, social studies, and art.
  • Farm-themed activities can be used to teach children about the importance of sustainability and conservation.
  • Farm-themed activities can be fun and engaging for children of all ages.
Little Blue Truck Creative Play Idea and Craft
Farm Muffin Tin Syllable Counting Game for kids to make and play. Learning Objective, strengthening fine motor, syllable segmentation, and vocabulary development.

Farm Animals Activities and Crafts

Mystery Farm Animals Books for Beginning Readers

Farm Themed Books

Farm Muffin Tine Syllable Counting Game

Little Blue Truck Magnetic Sensory Bin

Little Blue Truck Art Project

Farm Themed LEGO Fun

Click Clack Moo Shape Activity

DIY Pretend Play Farm Mat

Harvest Activities for Kids

Diwali Activities for Kids

Diwali is a great theme for kids for fall because it is a festival of lights and new beginnings. It is a time for families and friends to come together and celebrate the triumph of good over evil. The festival is also a time for giving and receiving gifts, which is something that kids will enjoy.

Diwali is a colorful and festive holiday, which will make for a fun and engaging learning experience for kids.

Here are some of our favorite Diwali Activities:

Rangoli Craft with Kids for Diwali
Diwali Books for Kids
Easy Diwali Crafts for school

Diwali Activities for Kids

Rangoli Craft Idea for Kids

Diwali Books for Kids

All About Diwali

8 Easy Diwali Crafts for Kids

Flower Rangoli for Diwali

Make Your Own Diyas for Diwali

Diya Crafts for Kids

For more ideas see our Diwali Crafts for Kids

Fall Sewing Crafts for Kids

Owl Apron Sewing Tutorial for Kids Dress Up or Costume Ideas
Owl headband sewing tutorial for kids
How to Make Felt Gruffalo Finger Puppets for creative storytelling

Turkey Finger Puppets

Owl Costume

Owl Handprint T-Shirt

Owl Apron

Jessie Costume

Spider Shirt

DIY Halloween Costume Ideas for Kids

Gruffalo Finger Puppets

Gruffalo Apron

Pumpkin Activities for Kids

Pumpkins are a great theme for kids for fall because they are:

  • Fun and festive
  • Easy to find and inexpensive
  • Can be used in a variety of activities, such as carving, painting, and decorating
  • Can be used to teach about the fall season and the harvest
  • Can be used to promote healthy eating habits
  • Can be used to create a sense of community and belonging
The Best List of Pumpkin Books for Kids this Halloween
Pumpking Literacy Ideas for Kids for Halloween
Pumpkin Themed Halloween Party Games for Kids

Pumpkin Books for Kids

12 Storybook Pumpkin Ideas

Stacking Pumpkins STEM Activity

Pumpkin Themed Games

20+ Pumpkin Craft Ideas for Kids

Five Little Pumpkins STEM Activity

Take a Virtual Field Trip to a Pumpkin Patch

Pumpkin STEAM Activities for Kids
Pumpkin Water Play Idea for Fall
Pumpkin STEM Activity inspired by Five Little Pumpkins for Preschoolers

Pumpkin Pattern Math Game

Pumpkin Patch Art Activity

10 STEAM Pumpkin Activities

Pumpkin Washi Tape Craft

Pumpkin Sensory Bottle Sight Word Game

Pumpkins are a versatile and popular fall crop that can be used in a variety of ways to engage and educate elementary school students.

For more ideas visit our Play and Learn 36+ Pumpkin Activities for Kids

Halloween Activities for Kids

Halloween Party Games for Kids

Flying Bat STEM Activity

Monster Science Lab Experiment

Flying Bats STEM Activity for Kids this Halloween
40+ Best Halloween Party Games for Kids

Witch Themed Alphabet Hide and Seek Game

Witched Themed Party Ideas for Kids

Ghost Themed Sensory Bottle Sight Word Game

Spider Web Fine Motor Activity

Bat Themed Sensory Bottle Sight Word Game

Spooky Monster Activities for Kids

Spider Activities for School Ages

The Best Witch Books for Kids for Halloween
31 Days of Spooktacular October Activities for Kids
31 Halloween Movies for Kids

Halloween Books and Activities for Kids

31 Days of Spooktacular October Activities for Kids

Halloween Movies for Kids

Halloween Sensory Bin Ideas

For more ideas visit Fun and Easy Halloween Activities for Kids

Halloween Writing Activities for Kids

Using Costume for Writing and Play

Halloween Sticker Writing

Humbug Witch

Jessie Costume

Monster Fun

For more writing ideas visit Writing Resources for Parents

Owl Activities for Kids

Owls are a great theme for kids!

  • Interesting and engaging for kids
  • Symbolize wisdom and intelligence
  • Associated with the fall season
  • Can be used in a variety of activities and projects

Kids can learn about owl habitats, diets, and behaviors. They could also create owl-themed art projects, write stories about owls, or even build owl houses.

Here are a few of our favorite owl activities…

Dissecting Owl Pellets Science Experiment for Kids
Owl Books for Kids! The ultimate collection of books about owls for kids of all ages.
Night Owl Art Projects for Kids

Owl Books for Kids

Owl Alphabet Games for Kids with printable

Owl Crayon Rubbings

Owl Themed Activities and Crafts

Owl Pizza

Owl Costume

Owl Handprint T-Shirt

Owl Apron

Dissecting Owl Pellet Science Activity

Night Owl Painting Project

For more ideas for our Owl Activities for Kids

Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids

Thanksgiving is a great theme to use for kids because it is a time of year that is all about family, friends, and giving thanks. It is a time when kids can learn about the importance of these things and how to appreciate what they have. Thanksgiving is also a time when kids can learn about American history and the traditions of the holiday.

There are many activities that can be done to celebrate Thanksgiving, such as making crafts, writing stories, and having a feast.

Gratitude Turkey Tutorial for Making Turkey Chocolate Bar Wrappers
12 Thanksgiving Activities and Books for Kids

Handprint Fall Tree

Giving Thanks Craft

Turkey Handprints

Turkey Crafts for Kids

Acts of Kindness Tree for Thanksgiving

Looking for more ideas? Take a Virtual Field Trip to a Turkey Farm

Thankful Banner Project for Kids for Thanksgiving
30 Day Gratitude Challenge for Kids with Gratitude Prompts and Journal
magnetic Thankful Tree a photo project for beginning readers this Thanksgiving

Making a Thankful Banner for Thanksgiving

30 Day Gratitude Challenge for Kids with Printable Gratitude Journal

Teaching Gratitude In our Home with Kids

Magnetic Thankful Tree Craft

Turkey Activities for Preschool

the Littlest Pilgrim Story Prompt and Craft

For more visit our Thanksgiving Activities for School Ages

Fall Activity Bundle for Kids
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Book Lists for Fall

  • 5 Must Read Fall Books
  • Fall Leaf Books for Kids
  • Apple Books
  • Farm Themed Books
  • Diwali Books for Kids
  • Owl Books for Kids
  • September Read Aloud Books
  • Halloween Books Challenge
  • Witch Books for Kids
  • November Books
  • The Best Children’s Thanksgiving Books

Learn more about our favorites book at our Weekly Virtual Book Club

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Early childhood teacher, author, speaker and mom of 3. Kim shares ways to make learning fun and parenting an adventure by sharing developmentally appropriate activities.

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Comments

  1. Nita says

    November 5, 2013 at 11:32 am

    Great list of ideas to add to our fall art classes we do with our co-op.

  2. Lovingmama says

    October 5, 2013 at 1:00 pm

    Thanks Bethany! Please stop back and let us know which one was your kids favorites!!!!

  3. Lovingmama says

    October 5, 2013 at 12:59 pm

    Thank YOU! We enjoyed doing all of these activities with our children!

  4. Lovingmama says

    October 5, 2013 at 12:59 pm

    Awe =) Thanks – Kim is awesome at keeping us organized!!!!

  5. Lovingmama says

    October 5, 2013 at 12:58 pm

    Thank you for stopping by! I hope you were able to do some with your children!

  6. Janine LaTulippe says

    September 26, 2013 at 5:25 pm

    I love all of the owl arts and crafts! Great activities for fall. Thanks so much for sharing at Mom's Library!

  7. Bethany says

    October 5, 2012 at 11:32 am

    Wow! There are so many great ideas here!

  8. RedTedArt says

    October 1, 2012 at 1:46 pm

    FANTASTIC round up of ideas.

    Thanks for sharing on Kids Get Crafty!

    Maggy

  9. From Tracie says

    September 27, 2012 at 10:10 am

    I love this collection of crafts. It is so nice and organized (organization makes my heart happy).

  10. Marissa@landofonceuponatime says

    September 25, 2012 at 3:05 pm

    Thank you for this very well-organized and extensive list! I'm loving it, and can't wait to do a few of these projects!

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