Looking for fun activities for fall? Here’s 57 Adorable Fall Harvest Activities for preschoolers.
It’s almost Harvest time!
It’s the perfect time to take a field trip to a local pumpkin patch or a local farm. And of course, it’s a great time to start those fall harvest crafts and activities!
Today I’m sharing some of my favorite fall activities from both my own site and some of my fellow bloggers’ sites.
You’ll find easy harvest crafts that are perfect for this time of year including scarecrows, corn craft ideas, pumpkin crafts, and more. Plus, there’s sensory play ideas as well including playdough recipes and sensory bins.
I hope you have a great time checking out these amazing fall season ideas for kids.
I know you’ll find some new fun harvest crafts! Let’s dive in!
1) Marble Paint Pumpkin
This Marble Paint Pumpkin is from my blog Simply Full of Delight. Kids will love using marbles to paint the free pumpkin template. So cute and easy!
Plus, I love that this works for fall, Halloween, and Thanksgiving seasons!
2) Thanksgiving Corn Craft
Looking for something unique? This Thanksgiving Corn Craft is perfect!
Kids will love painting bubble wrap to look like colorful corn.
Such a great way to practice fine-motor skills and it’s so much fun!
3) Free Fall Printables for Preschool
You can find several free fall Harvest themed printables here on my site.
There’s a pumpkin tractor that works as either a cut and paste activity (or a busy book page!)
There’s also a fun tractor and combine cutting practice page. Plus, there’s a build a Jack o’ Lantern and some fall bucket list ideas.
So many fun fall activities!
4) Pumpkin Playdough Activity
This cute Pumpkin Playdough Activity is by Little Bins for Little Hands. Kids can create their own pumpkins with this fun idea that’s perfect for your harvest theme.
5) Leaf Matching Game
This Free Printable Leaf Matching Game is from A Country Girl’s Life. Young children can practice their fine motor skills, counting, and number recognition in a fun way!
6) Fall Leaf Pattern Activity
These fun Fall Dot Marker Printables are by Two Pink Peonies.
Preschoolers will love to use dot markers to fill in each dot on these fall themed printables!
You can grab a pumpkin, apple, acorn, and 2 different leaves! What fun!
7) Easy Corn Craft for Preschoolers
Here’s an easy Corn Craft from Simple Everyday Mom. Kids can create their own little happy corn craft with this free printable template.
8) Harvest Sensory Bin
Love Sensory Activities? This Harvest Sensory Bin is by Fireflies and Mudpies.
Invite children to dig in the corn, drive the tractor, feed the animals and more with this fun activity.
9) Watercolor Salt Painting Leaf
Here’s a Watercolor Salt Painting Leaf by Mommin’ from Scratch.
Kids of all ages will be amazed at how the salt changes color with the watercolors. What a fun idea for a fall harvest craft!
10) 3D Coffee Filter Pumpkin Craft
This 3D Coffee Filter Pumpkin Craft is by Darcy and Brian. These little pumpkins would make such cute little table decorations for harvest parties or Thanksgiving events!
11) Plastic Cup Crow
This Plastic Cup Crow is from Crafts by Amanda. Kids will love creating their own little crow with just a few simple craft supplies!
12) Recycled Scarecrow Craft
Learn how to make your own Recycled Scarecrow Craft with this simple tutorial from The Gingerbread House.
Kids may need a little help with this one – but what a cute idea to make a one of a kind scarecrow!
13) Fall Harvest Buddies Craft
These fun Fall Harvest Buddies Crafts are by Fireflies and Mudpies.
These cute little guys will be a hit with your little ones! They are simple with the free template.
Plus, you can find an apple buddy as well as a leaf buddy.
14) Printable Scarecrow Craft
This Printable Scarecrow Craft is from ConservaMom.
Simply color, cut, and add a brad to make the project move and spin! What fun!
15) Fall Handprint Crafts
You can find these adorable Fall Handprint Crafts over at Leap of Faith Crafting.
There’s tons of cute free printables to make Fall Handprint Art! Perfect for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers!
16) Corn on the Cob Pencil Holder
This Corn on the Cob Pencil Holder is by Crafts by Amanda.
Kids can create their own one of a kind pencil holder with this easy tutorial!
17) Popsicle Stick Pumpkin Craft
You can find this cool Popsicle Stick Pumpkin Craft over at Honey & Lime.
Kids will love painting and creating their very own Jack-o-Lantern craft from popsicle sticks!
18) Fall Color By Number Pages
You can find several free Fall Color By Number Pages over at The Best Ideas for Kids.
There’s so many to choose from including sunflowers, pumpkins, scarecrows and more!
19) Pumpkin Craft for Preschoolers
This Pumpkin Craft for Preschoolers is by Simple Everyday Mom.
Use the free printable template to make your own little pumpkins! So cute!
20) Printable Fall Hat Headband (English and Spanish!)
You can find this fun Printable Fall Hat over at ConservaMom.
There’s both English and Spanish versions! What a fun way to celebrate fall and harvest season!
21) Sweet Corn Craft for Kids
This adorable Sweet Corn Craft is by Two Kids and a Coupon.
You just need a few simple items for this fun craft. (Parents will need to help a bit as it requires a glue gun.)
22) Pumpkin Glyph Craft
Check out this Pumpkin Glyph Craft by Mama of Minis!
Kids can follow the instructions to create a pumpkin that reflects their answers. Too cool!
23) Fall Calico Corn Salt Painting
This cool Fall Calico Corn Salt Painting is by Life Over C’s. Such a fun craft idea that’s perfect for harvest season!
24) Q-Tip Multi-Colored Corn
You can find this fun Q-Qip Indian Corn Craft over at Homan at Home.
This easy harvest craft is perfect for preschoolers as it’s just a simple cut, dab, and paste! Love it!
25) Vegetable Stamp Farmer’s Market Tote
Make your own Vegetable Stamped Farmer’s Market Tote with this easy tutorial over at Barley & Birch.
What a fun harvest themed crafts!
26) Fall Nature Sensory Bin
Here’s a fun Fall Nature Sensory Bin by The Growing Creatives. Little ones will to love scoop, stir and explore in this fall sensory bin.
27) Easy Corn Craft
Check out this Easy Corn Craft by Little Ladoo. Preschoolers will enjoy gluing popcorn to this free corn printable! Simple and fun!
28) Craft Stick Scarecrow
This Craft Stick Scarecrow is by Our Kid Things.
Little ones will need some help with this one, but this really cute scarecrow craft is full of fun!
29) Fall Leaf Pattern Activity
This Fall Leaf Pattern Activity is by Raise Curious Kids.
There’s 3 different ways to use this free printable that’s perfect for a fall theme for preschool!
30) Pumpkin Face Match
Here’s a fun idea! This Pumpkin Face Match is from Teach Beside Me.
Kids use the pumpkin cards to replicate the pumpkin face with flannel pieces. Such a fun centers idea!
31) Fall Themed Popcorn Sensory Bin
This Fall themed Popcorn Sensory Bin is by The Mindful Toddler.
Little ones will enjoy exploring all the different textures and fall colors in this fun sensory bin!
32) Fall Bingo Game
This free Printable Fall Bingo Game is by The Best Ideas for Kids.
Perfect for a fall event or classroom party, this Fall Bingo Game features tons of fall items including apples, leaves, pumpkins and more!
33) Easy Fall Sensory Bin
This Easy Fall Sensory Bin is from my blog Simply Full of Delight.
Kids will enjoy digging, scooping, and plenty of imaginative play with this simple Fall Sensory play idea!
34) Apple Stamping Apple Basket
This Apple Stamping Apple Basket craft is from my blog. Kids will enjoy stamping with real apples to create this cute basket full of apples!
What a fun apple craft that’s perfect for a fall apple picking theme.
35) Popsicle Stick Scarecrow Craft
This Popsicle Stick Scarecrow Craft is by Little Ladoo.
Kids can create their own little Scarecrows with some simple items from around the house. What fun!
36) Paper Loop Corn Cob Craft
Check out this adorable Paper Loop Corn Cob Craft by Our Kid Things. Such a fun harvest craft idea!
37) Free Fall Activity Pages
You can find these Free Fall Activity Pages over at A Country Girl’s Life.
Kids can practice cutting, pasting, and hole punching with this fun set with an autumn theme!
38) Free Scarecrow Worksheets
There’s some free printable Scarecrow themed Worksheets over at Simple Everyday Mom.
Kids can practice letter recognition, label a scarecrow and more.
39) Garden Harvest Sensory Bin
Don’t you love this Garden Harvest Sensory Bin from Mommy Evolution?
Little ones can practice their fine motor skills, identify vegetables, and practice counting with this fun sensory play idea!
40) Pumpkin Life Cycle Printables
Here’s some fun free Pumpkin Life Cycle Printables by Teach Beside Me.
There’s a Pumpkin Life Cycle sequencing cut and page, a Pumpkin Life Cycle Coloring page, as well as 2 more fun activities!
41) Paper Bag Scarecrow Puppet
This Paper Bag Scarecrow is by Our Kid Things.
Learn how to make your own Scarecrow puppet craft with this easy tutorial!
42) Easy Pumpkin Playdough
Learn how to make Easy Pumpkin Playdough over at Mommin’ from Scratch.
This easy no cook recipe smells so good! Perfect for your fall themed playdough activities!
43) 3D Toilet Paper Roll Pumpkin Craft
This 3D Toilet Paper Roll Pumpkin Craft is by Mombrite.
Such a cute idea that would look great as a centerpiece or a fun craft to give away for fall!
44) Easy Pumpkin Sensory Bin
You can find this Easy Pumpkin Sensory Bin over at Little Bins for Little Hands.
Kids will love this fall themed sensory experience!
45) Cut and Paste Scarecrow
Here’s a fun idea! This Cut and Paste Scarecrow is from Life over C’s.
Kids will enjoy coloring, cut and pasting their own Scarecrow craft! A little more difficult, this craft is for your older preschoolers.
46) No Cook Pumpkin Play Dough
This No Cook Pumpkin Play Dough is by ConservaMom.
This recipe is actually made with real pumpkin! How cool is that!
47) Easy Squirrel Craft
This Easy Squirrel Craft is perfect for fall. When we talk about harvest and getting ready for the winter, it’s natural to talk about squirrels!
Kids will love making their own paper squirrel with a moveable tail and acorn.
48) Movable Paper Scarecrow Craft
This Movable Paper Scarecrow Craft is by Mombrite. Kids can use it as a puppet! What a fun fall harvest craft for preschoolers!
49) Parts of a Pumpkin Printable
You can find this free Parts of a Pumpkin Printable set over at Darcy and Brian.
Kids can build a pumpkin with all the pieces – or label a pumpkin! What great learning resources!
50) Free Leaf Printables
You can grab some free printable Leaves here on my blog.
Color the leaves, paint them, or use them for your fall crafts!
51) Harvest Pumpkin Craft
This Harvest Paper Pumpkin Craft is by Easy Crafts for Kids. This 3D pumpkin is made with just a few simple craft supplies! Perfect for your preschoolers!
52) Paper Tractor Craft
This Easy Paper Tractor Craft from my blog Simply Full of Delight is perfect for preschoolers. Just color, cut, and attach the wheels with paper fasteners. That’s right – those tractor wheels MOVE! How cute!
53) Fall Dot to Dot Printables for Preschool
You can find these 4 Fall Dot to Dot pages on my blog. Kids will enjoy connecting the dots to create an apple, maple leaf, beech tree leaf, and acorn. Great for number recognition and fine motor skills!
54) Printable Acorn Craft
Looking for an easy Printable Acorn Craft?
Grab this free acorn template on my blog and create your own one of a kind acorn art.
You can color it, paint it, add glitter – whatever you like!
55) Paper Plate Pumpkin Craft
This Paper Plate Pumpkin Craft is a fun one! Kids get to paint with actual pumpkins. So cute and perfect for fall!
56) Pumpkin Washing Sensory Bin
This Pumpkin Washing Station is a fun idea for a fall sensory activity. Kids will love playing in the water, squeezing the sponges, and cleaning those little pumpkins!
57) Fall Harvest Corn Sensory Bin
This Fall Harvest Corn Sensory Bin from my blog is full of fun! Kids will love scooping the corn, loading the wagons, and pretending to harvest the fields. What fun!
Alright! That’s it! I hope you’ve found some amazing Fall Harvest Activities for Preschoolers! Pin the image below to save these ideas for later!
Such a great round up of crafts – thanks for featuring us!
Absolutely!