As a busy mom, I don’t always have time to prep crafts with five different steps and a glue gun. But that doesn’t mean I want to skip out on making memories with my kid during fall—my favorite season.
That’s where these easy, no-prep fall crafts come in. With simple supplies (many of which you probably already have around the house), these ideas let your little ones dive into autumn creativity without the mess or the mental load.
Perfect for tired weekdays, lazy weekends, or that what do we do now? moment right before dinner—these crafts are as fun as they are low-effort. Enough talk, let’s get started.
Printable Autumn Leaf Wreath
All you need is a printer and a few crayons or markers for this one. Kids can cut, color, and piece together their own Printable Autumn Leaf Wreath to hang on the fridge or front door. It’s a fun way to bring the fall vibes indoors—no leaves required.
Scarecrow Popsicle Stick Puppets
Print. Color. Glue to a stick. That’s it. These printable scarecrow puppet templates are a great way to keep the kids busy.
They’re so simple, your kids can get to work while you finish your coffee. Once they’re done, use them for a quick puppet show or pretend play.
Cupcake Liner Fall Tree Craft
You probably have a few crumpled cupcake liners tucked in a drawer somewhere. This Cupcake Liner Fall Tree Craft turns them into a colorful fall tree, using just paper bags, glue, and imagination. It’s crafty chaos turned cute keepsake.
Fall Agamograph Template
Agamographs are surprisingly fun. This no-prep Fall Agamograph Template lets kids color two fall scenes on one page and when they fold it, they get a cool optical illusion. It’s like a magic trick they made themselves.
Free Printable Apple Puppet Template and Craft
I love this Free Printable Apple Puppet Template and Craft. It’s great for those I’m bored times and you need to fill just 10 minutes of time.
All you have to do is print the template, cut, and assemble for instant fun. Bonus points if you act out a trip to the apple orchard.
Acorn Handprint
It’s so easy to turn the kids’ handprints into cute little acorn friends with this craft. Just a few simple shapes and some colored cardstock, and you’re ready to go.
No fancy tools here. All you need is your kid’s handprint, some colored paper, and a bit of glue. These little acorn handprint buddies come together quickly and make sweet fall keepsakes to hang on the wall or save in a memory box.
Build a Cornucopia
The word cornucopia means “horn of plenty,” and this printable lives up to that name. It features a variety of fun foods to fill the paper cornucopia, available in both color and black-and-white versions. It’s great for introducing what a cornucopia even is, without a whole history lesson.
Fall Leaf Face Craft
No printer needed—just grab some leaves on your next walk and let the kids go wild creating silly or serious fall leaf faces. It’s messy in the best way, and they’ll never look at a leaf the same again.
Pine Cone Painted Fall Tree Craft
Forget paintbrushes. Let a pine cone do the work. Dip it in paint and roll it or stamp it on paper to create a textured fall tree masterpiece. It’s hands-on, sensory-friendly, and just a little bit messy (in a fun way).
Colorful Magazine Fall Tree Craft
If you’ve got an old magazine pile you’ve been meaning to toss, let your kids tear into them instead. They can hunt for fall colors, cut out their own leaves, and glue them onto a colorful collage-style magazine fall tree craft.
Easy Preschool Squirrel Craft
This easy preschool squirrel printable is more than just cute…it moves. Kids will love putting him together and making his arms or legs wiggle. It’s part craft, part toy, and all fun, but the best part is no-prep.
Free Printable Fall Hat
Want to turn your child into an autumn fox for the day? This fall hat printable makes it happen. Print, cut, color, and let them wear their creation like a crown
Preschool Tree Craft Using Fall Leaves
Get outside, gather leaves, and come back in to build a tree masterpiece. Kids can mix and match leaves, sticks, and glue to create their own fall scene straight from nature. They can go wild with this, mixing and matching whatever leaves they want from what they’ve gathered.
Sunflower Headband
Who doesn’t want to be a sunflower? This printable sunflower headband lets kids make one of their own, either by coloring it in or printing out a ready-to-go version. Great for playtime or just brightening the day.
Tear Art Fall Wreath
Let your kids go wild tearing colored paper into pieces. This tear art fall wreath comes together without scissors, and the final look is beautifully chaotic in the best way. It’s perfect for little hands and short attention spans.
Turkey Craft Template
Thanksgiving vibes, little prep. Gather up a few fall feathers, and this template for a fun printable turkey craft. Kids can put together and color the turkey, then add real feathers in fall colors to complete the craft.
Fall Handprint Art Printables
Here’s a cute fall handprint sign that the kids can help lend a hand with. Their handprints, in fall-colored paint, are just the thing to complete this printable. These make great surprise gifts for grandparents.
Gratitude Tree Craft
This gratitude tree craft is a feel-good favorite. Each leaf on the printable tree is a chance for your kids to think of something they’re grateful for. It’s a great way to combine crafting with a quiet moment of reflection.
Handprint and Paper Plate Pumpkin Mask
This fun pumpkin mask is great for pretend play and fall dress-up. Take one paper plate, add handprint leaves, and cut a pumpkin face into the middle…boom, you’ve got a mask. This craft doubles as a dress-up activity and is full of fall fun.
Apple and Leaf Rocking Bottle Cap Craft
Print the shapes, grab a bottle cap, and glue it all together. The result? A sweet little rocking apple or leaf craft that actually moves. It’s quick, quirky, and perfect for wiggly little hands.
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