Fall is the perfect season for slowing down, pulling out the craft supplies, and making something cozy with your kids.
Woodland animals and fall colors just go together and when you throw in some glue and googly eyes, you’ve got the perfect way to keep kids entertained and creative.
These 20 fall animal crafts are fun, easy, and perfect for preschoolers, toddlers, and early elementary kids. So grab your glue sticks, print your templates, and let’s make some fall magic—with a little less glitter and a lot more personality.
Fall Hedgehog Craft by Fireflies & Mud Pies
This fall hedgehog craft is bundled up in the best kind of fall outfit—leaves! With a simple printable and plenty of room for creativity, kids can color the base and glue on leaves to give their hedgehog a perfectly seasonal look.
Fall Leaf Art With Printable Prompts by Little Ladoo
This clever fall leaf art with printable prompts craft invites kids to turn real fall leaves into a fluffy squirrel tail. Add a parent-drawn squirrel body, and you’ve got the perfect mix of nature and art. It’s a fun way to bring the outdoors in.
Handprint Fox Craft by Mommy Made That
This adorable fox template is made even more special with your child’s handprint. Print the template, trace their little hand for the body, and watch their eyes light up when it all comes together. Frame-worthy and memory-making.
Pine Cone Owl by The Best Ideas for Kids
A pine cone becomes the body of a wise old owl with just some felt, glue, and googly eyes. It’s simple, textural, and a great way to turn a nature walk find into something kids can proudly display.
Paper Bag Bear Craft by Messy Little Monster
Turn an ordinary paper lunch bag into a fuzzy bear puppet! With fork-painted fur and printable pieces, this craft adds texture and fun. Bonus…it doubles as a puppet for pretend play afterward.
Paper Collage Fox Craft by Easy Peasy and Fun
Help little ones build fine motor skills while making a cute paper fox craft at the same time. They can tear the paper squares, then glue them onto a fox outline, creating a patchy, fall-colored masterpiece.
Rocking Fox Craft by Arty Crafty Kids
This isn’t just a craft—it moves! After coloring and cutting, kids assemble this rocking fox that wobbles with a gentle push. Great for working on scissor skills with a fun twist.
Turkey Paper Plate Craft (With Coffee Filter Feathers) by Crafty Kids Play
Here’s a fun combination of wild creativity and following instructions. Kids can use the printable template to make all the pieces of this turkey paper plate craft, then color a coffee filter any way they like for his tail feathers. It’s the right mix of silly and sweet.
Hedgehog Paper Hat by Non-Toy Gifts
Hedgehogs are just the cutest little things, and perfect for some pretend play. Print these hedgehog headbands, and let the kids spend the afternoon doing hedgehog things.
Bubble Wrap Turkey Craft by 123 Homeschool 4 Me
Here’s another really cute little turkey craft, but he has a secret. Use bubble wrap on paper and then cut out his tail feathers to give them a really unique texture. It’s perfect for sensory seekers and adds a pop of fun to the usual paper craft routine.
Hedgehog Template by I Heart Crafty Things
This is the ultimate choose-your-own-adventure hedgehog craft. With one Hedgehog Template, kids can try out three different hedgehog styles. Great for groups or siblings who all want something a little different.
Lowercase o is for Owl Craft by Beth Ann Averill
Craft time becomes learning time with this sweet printable. Kids get to color and assemble an owl while reinforcing their letter recognition with o is for owl craft.
Craft Stick Woodland Animal Crafts by Our Kid Things
Grab some jumbo craft sticks, and a little paint, and get crafting! These woodland animal craft sticks woodland animal craft sticks are a simple option for a little creative time. Plus, they make great bookmarks when finished.
Turkey Toilet Paper Roll Craft by ConservaMom
Save those empty TP rolls! These toilet paper turkey friends are cute, easy to make, and great for little hands. Add feathers, googly eyes, and a beak, and you’ve got yourself a gobbling good craft.
Squirrel Craft by Simple Everyday Mom
Quick and simple but still adorable, this printable squirrel craft makes a great last-minute activity. It’s low-prep and gives kids everything they need to build their own fall woodland buddy.
Pinecone Hedgehogs by Easy Peasy and Fun
These little pinecone hedgehogs are a huge hit! Pinecones become spiky bodies, and clay faces bring them to life. It’s a nature-meets-craft combo that’s hard to resist.
Paper Plate Bear by The Printables Fairy
Big, friendly, and oh-so-cozy, this bear craft is made from a paper plate and a few printed parts. It’s perfect for a rainy afternoon when you want to keep things easy but creative.
Paper Plate and Cupcake Liner Owl Craft by A Little Pinch of Perfect
Cupcake liners make the cutest feathers in this unique charming owl craft fall project. Add them to a paper plate, and you’ve got a clever little owl that kids will be proud to show off. It’s a fun fall project that also makes a cute decoration for a bedroom door.
DIY Walnut Fox by Red Ted Art
Have a few walnuts lying around? A slightly steady hand and a few basic supplies are all it takes to turn an ordinary walnut into a cute fox ornament. Kids can experiment with colors and shapes to make different fox breeds.
Fox Color by Number by Homeschool Preschool
We love color-by-numbers. They’re equal parts relaxing, educational, and strategic.
For this fall animal craft kids can practice numbers and color recognition all at once.
The printable color-by-number features an adorable little fox waiting to be revealed as they paint.
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