Looking for easy fall activities for toddlers, but without the stress of Pinterest perfect crafts or a massive budget for supplies? This list is what you’re after: actually doable fall ideas that won’t break the bank but will keep your toddler entertained.
- Fun fall activities for toddlers
- Use activities to introduce the fall season
- The best fall activities for toddlers and preschoolers
- 24 Fall Art Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers
- 20 Fall Sensory Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers
- 16 Simple Fall Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers
- Frequently Asked Questions
Fun fall activities for toddlers
Who else is ready for crisp weather and pumpkin play? I can’t be the only one raising my hand. Fall is here and this magical season has me so excited for a new round of fall-themed activities.
My fall activities bucket list is practically a mile long.
Fall activities are a great way to introduce kids to a new season, a season of change, and all the fun that comes with it. I’ve rounded up 50+ incredibly awesome fall activities tailor made for our kid crowd.
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Use activities to introduce the fall season
Changes in seasons and time of year are abstract concepts for kids to understand.
Now add in that a toddler might not remember last year’s fall season and you’ve got a really great reason to try some fall activities.
Fall activities with my kids was an in-home, work around nap time, budget-friendly way for me to introduce fall and have some concrete fun with it.
They can’t hold fall and touch it.
But they can do a leaf activity and interact with parts of it.
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The best fall activities for toddlers and preschoolers
In no particular order (except that I put them into nice, neat “I’m type A” categories), here are some of my favorite fall activities for toddlers from around the web!
I’ve divided these 50+ activities into three categories: arts & crafts, sensory-based learning, and simple fun activities.
Get ready to click-thru to some amazing blogs and see some fantastic fall ideas!
24 Fall Art Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers
- Fall Leaf Craft – Busy Toddler
- Marble Painting – Play Teach Repeat
- Foil Printed Fall Tree – Play Teach Repeat
- Painting with Nature Process Art – Kids Craft Room
- Rolling Acorn Painting – Crafts on the Sea
- Leaf Art for Toddlers – Teaching 2 and 3 Year Olds
- Autumn Handprint Tree – Arty Crafty Kids
- Apple Printing – Simple Fun For Kid
- Leaf Art Project for Kids – What Do We Do All Day?
- Leaf Sun Catchers – The Best Ideas for Kids
- Handprint Tree – The Best Ideas for Kids
- Fall Wreath Making Station – Toddler Approved
- Easy Peasy Fall Craft – Toddler Approved
- Nature Paintbrush – Hello, Wonderful
- Simple Fall Tree with Cotton Rounds – Busy Toddler
- Glitter Leaf Ornaments – Happy Hooligans
- Pinecone Apple Craft – Non Toy Gifts
- Leaf Threading – Here Come the Girls
- Invitation to Draw Fall Leaves – Play Teach Repeat
- Puffy Paint Pumpkins – Emma Owl
- Life-size Scarecrow Craft – Keep Toddlers Busy
- Fall Leaf Finger Paint Art – Mini Monets and Mommies
- Painted Leaf Monsters – Messy Little Monster
- Fall Fingerprint Tree – Fun Handprint Art
20 Fall Sensory Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers
- Pumpkin Gak – Busy Toddler
- Fall Leaves Soup – And Next Comes L
- Leaf Sensory Bags – Kids Craft Room
- Autumn Leaves Sensory Bin – Stay at Home Educator
- Pumpkin Bath – Busy Toddler
- Fall Rice Sensory Bin – Simple Fun for Kids
- Indoor Cranberry Bog – Views from a Step Stool
- Fall Sensory Bottles for Exploring Nature – Little Bins for Little Hands
- Invitation to Make a Fall Sensory Bottles – Play Teach Repeat
- Autumn Leaves Play Dough – Here Come the Girls
- Apple Washing – Busy Toddler
- Natural Apple Scented No Cook Play Dough – Natural Beach Living
- Homemade Pumpkin Spice Playdough – Homeschool Preschool
- Apple Oobleck Fall Science Experiment – Little Bins for Little Hands
- Fall Sensory Pouring Station – Days with Grey
- Eye Ball Soup – Days with Grey
- Fall Soup Sensory Play – Happy Toddler Playtime
- Simple Fall Themed Sensory Bin – Teach Me Mommy
- Corn Sensory Play – Best Toys 4 Toddlers
- Autumn Maths Sensory Bin – Here Come the Girls
- Apple Pie Scented Sensory Cloud Dough – Little Bins for Little Hands
- Fall Scented Play Dough – Fun with Mama
- Fall Sensory Bin – Happy Hooligans
- Fall Paint Sensory Bin – Happy Toddler Playtime
16 Simple Fall Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers
- Fall Sort and Paint – Busy Toddler
- Pounding Pumpkins Alphabet Activity – Fun Learning for Kids
- Fall Leaves Quiet Book – Teach Me Mommy
- Autumn Science: Comparing Squash with Mrs. McNosh – Teach Beside Me
- Fall Leaf Shadow Matching – Tot Schooling
- Apple Dot to Dot – Days with Grey
- Fall Leaves Alphabet Activity – Fun Learning for Kids
- Fall Ice Tower Excavation – Crafts on the Sea
- Apple Bobbing Activity – Sunny Day Family
- Apple Dot Stickers – Busy Toddler
- Fine Motor Corn Craft – Keep Toddlers Busy
- Rolling Pumpkins Activity – Sunny Day Family
- Geoboard Gourds – Parenting Chaos
- I Can’t Wait for Pumpkin Pie Finger Play – Preschool Powol Packets
- Easy Fall Tree Activity – Powerful Mothering
- Sticky Fall Tree – Toddler Approved
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! These activities were specifically picked to work well with kids between 2-4 years old. Many of them also work for kids much older.
Toddlers are forming background knowledge on life and the world. Think of setting a base for what fall is and how it looks and feels where you live.
These fall activities may be called “toddler” activities, but that’s just a name. Many of these activities are ones my 10 year old still enjoys playing with.
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Jackie says
Thanks for sharing your cute ideas! I want to make something fun to celebrate fall with the kids! We are getting back into a good routine these days! Now I just need to schedule their pediatric dentist appointments haha!
Maureen Miller says
Thanks for all your wonderful ideas. My grandson and I will love them!
Rosa says
Amazing ! I think it will inspire kids. To build creativity its really essential for kids to learn with fun. Art makes child creative and imaginative. Thanks such a amazing though.