Easy Fall Crafts for Kids: Fun Jar Activity

Fall is a magical season full of color, cozy vibes, and nature’s treasures. For kids, it’s the perfect time to explore creativity through hands-on crafts that celebrate the beauty of autumn. That’s why we’re excited to share this Fun Jar Activity—a simple, joyful project using our free printable coloring pages of fall leaves, vegetables, and fruits.

Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or caregiver, this activity is perfect for classrooms, playgroups, or cozy afternoons at home. Kids will love coloring, cutting, and gluing their favorite fall items into their very own “Autumn Jar” masterpiece!

🎨 What You’ll Need

This activity is designed to be easy and accessible. Here’s what you’ll need:

• Our free printable templates: mason jars, fall leaves, vegetables, and fruits
• Crayons, colored pencils, or markers
• Safety scissors
• Glue stick or liquid glue
• Optional: glitter, stickers, or ribbon for extra flair

🖍️Step-by-Step Instructions

Let’s walk through the process. It’s simple, fun, and perfect for young hands.

1. Download and Print the Templates

Start by printing the jar template and the fall-themed coloring pages. You’ll find pumpkins, acorns, apples, carrots, maple leaves, oak leaves, and more—all designed with bold outlines for easy coloring and cutting.

Click here to get the free PDF template: Download

2. Color the Fall Items

Let kids choose their favorite fall colors—orange, red, yellow, brown, and even a splash of green. Encourage them to mix and match shades to bring their leaves and veggies to life. Crayon textures work especially well for this project, giving a warm, rustic feel.

3. Cut Out the Pieces

Once everything is colored, it’s time to cut! Kids can carefully cut out each leaf, fruit, and vegetable. Adults may want to help younger children with tricky shapes.

4. Decorate the Jar

Now comes the fun part—gluing the fall items onto the jar! Kids can arrange their pieces however they like: layer the leaves, tuck in a pumpkin, add an apple or two. There’s no wrong way to design a fall jar!

5. Add Personal Touches

Want to make it extra special? Add glitter to the leaves, tie a ribbon around the jar lid, or write the child’s name at the bottom. These little touches make each jar unique.

🍎 Classroom Ideas

Teachers, this activity fits beautifully into fall lesson plans. Here are a few ways to use it in your classroom:

• Art Center Project: Set up a station with printed templates, crayons, scissors, and glue.
• Nature Talk Starter: Use the craft to introduce fall vocabulary—like “acorn,” “harvest,” and “maple.”
• Bulletin Board Display: Hang the finished jars on a classroom wall to create a colorful fall collage.
• Story Time Companion: Pair the craft with a fall-themed storybook about leaves, pumpkins, or apples.

🧡 Tips for Success

To make the activity smooth and enjoyable, keep these tips in mind:

• Pre-cut for younger kids: If working with preschoolers, pre-cut the fall items to save time.
• Use thick paper: Print on cardstock for sturdier jars that hold up well.
• Offer color choices: Let kids explore non-traditional colors too—purple pumpkins? Why not!
• Celebrate each jar: Take photos, share on social media, or send jars home with a note of praise.