The best fall crafts for kids in 2021
TIMESLEDGER | QNS.COM | OCT. 29 - NOV. 4, 2021 27
BY OLIVIA HAVERON
Summer has finally come to a close, and now
we have entered the season of pumpkin picking
and hayrides. During this time of the year, it’s
easy to find ourselves leaving the house to find
the countless fun fall activities.
However, if you’re looking to stay in and watch
the autumn leaves fall, these fall crafts for kids
are the perfect way to embrace the feeling of the
season while saving money and keeping your
kids busy.
Finger painted tree
This craft is one for young and old kids alike
as long as you don’t mind a bit of a mess! Sketch
the branches on a large white background before
setting out small paints. Have your kids dip their
fingers into the paint and then touch their fingers
to the branches, creating leaves from their
fingerprints.
Leaf crown
Incorporating the fall foliage from right outside
your door, this practically free craft lets
your child to use their creativity to create their
very own crown. Not only does it allow for your
child to explore the outdoors, but they also can
become the king or queen of the fall! All this craft
needs are leaves, twine and a bit of glue to keep
it all together.
Crayon leaf rubbings
A classic childhood craft, this simple activity
also has your child adventuring outdoors to collect
their favorite leaves. Using a crayon, white
paper and a leaf, place the paper over the leaf
and color away. There is nothing more satisfying
than watching the details of the leaves appear on
the paper.
Halloween logs
This craft might be a bit more difficult if you
don’t have access to logs; however, if you don’t
live in an area with ease of access to them, you
can buy them from your local hardware store.
These cute creepy creatures will haunt your
neighborhood. Your child can make anything
from a ghoulish ghost using white paint to a monster
using orange or green paint.
Handprint tree
While there are many handprint crafts, this one
differs because of its 3D shape and stand-up structure,
making it the perfect fall centerpiece! Cut out as many
handprints as you and your child choose in different
fall colors to act as the leaves. You’ll also need a paper
towel roll, glue stick, tape, a paper plate and green
paint.
Craft stick scarecrow
Scarecrows are one of the most recognizable symbols
of the fall season besides jack-o’-lanterns and colorful
leaves! This simple craft uses small and medium
popsicle sticks, paint, wood glue and googly eyes. Design
these however you and your child want; the possibilities
are endless while making your scarecrow.
Apple print jack-o’-lanterns
Let’s say you go apple picking and come home with
a bag full of apples, but you don’t want to eat them
all. Well, this craft is perfect for you! Use your apples
(make sure to halve them) as a stamper to create cute
jack-o’-lanterns with orange and green paint. Have
your kids then paint a spooky face on each of their
pumpkins.
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