Fall is a magical time of year when the trees change colors, and the ground becomes covered in bright yellow, orange, and red leaves. Kids love playing with these leaves, and one of the best ways to enjoy the season is by turning them into fun crafts! Fall leaf crafts are simple, creative, and perfect for keeping kids busy at home or in the classroom.
In this activity, kids get to use fall leaves along with cute animal templates to make colorful art. It’s a fun mix of coloring, cutting, and pasting, which makes it perfect for little hands to enjoy.
What You Need
To make these fall leaf crafts, you only need a few simple items:
- Printable animal templates (owl, hedgehog, squirrel, apple, and more)
- Crayons, colored pencils, or markers
- Glue stick or liquid glue
- Scissors (safe ones for kids)
- Real fall leaves or paper leaf cutouts
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Color the Animal Templates
Start by printing out the animal templates. Let kids color the owl, hedgehog, squirrel, or apple in their favorite colors. This step helps children practice creativity and improve their fine motor skills.
2. Collect Fall Leaves
Go for a short walk outside to collect colorful leaves. If real leaves are not available, you can use paper leaves or cut leaves from colored paper.
3. Create the Background
Paste the leaves at the bottom of the paper to make it look like the animals are standing in a pile of autumn leaves. Kids can arrange the leaves however they like.
4. Cut and Paste the Animals
Once the animals are colored, carefully cut them out and glue them on top of the leaves. Now it looks like the cute animals are playing in the leaf pile!
Fun and Easy Fall Leaf Crafts Templates:
