Fun Autumn Hanging Decoration Idea for Kids
Autumn is full of bright colors, apples, acorns, and falling leaves. This hanging decoration craft lets kids create their own festive garland to decorate classrooms or homes. It’s simple, playful, and helps children enjoy the season while practicing art skills.
What You Need
- Printable templates (leaves, apples, acorns, circles)
- White or colored sheets
- Crayons, markers, pastels, paints, or colored pencils
- Scissors
- Tape or glue
- Yarn or twine
How to Make
- Print and color: Print leaves, apples, acorns, and circles on white sheets. Color them with crayons, markers, pastels, paints, or colored pencils.
- Or print on colored sheets and simply cut them out.
- Cut shapes: Cut neatly along the outlines.
- Prepare yarn: Take a long piece of yarn and attach it to a wall or window horizontally.
- Add vertical strands: Tie yarn pieces vertically along the main yarn, keeping equal gaps.
- Attach cutouts: Tape or glue your colored shapes onto the vertical yarn strands.
- Display: Hang your decoration proudly in the classroom or at home!
Extra Display Ideas
- Window Garland – Hang across a window for sunlight to shine through.
- Doorway Hanging – Place at the entrance for a festive welcome.
- Classroom Wall Display – Brighten up the learning space with colorful strands.
🌟 Benefits
- Boosts creativity – Kids design and color their own shapes.
- Improves motor skills – Cutting and coloring build hand control.
- Encourages teamwork – Perfect for group classroom projects.
- Bright seasonal décor – Finished garlands look festive and colorful.
- Supports imagination – Children choose their own patterns and colors.
Templates:
Click here to get the FREE PDF template: Download (Printable)