Preschool Fall Activities
Fall is such a magical season for preschoolers (and teachers!) With colorful leaves, crisp air, pumpkins, and apples all around, it’s the perfect time to bring seasonal fun into your classroom or home.
If you’re looking for hands-on activities that celebrate autumn, I’ve got you covered. Below you’ll find a big round-up of crafts and process art, printable activities, and sensory play/science projects. Like all my activities, these hands-on activities are designed to keep little learners engaged, creative, and excited about fall.
Crafts and Process Art
Do you love the fall colors as much as I do? Fall is full of vibrant colors and textures, which makes it a wonderful time for preschool art projects. These crafts not only spark creativity but also help kids develop fine motor skills.
- Apple Painting – A classic fall activity using real apples as stamps.
- Fall Q-Tip Painting Printables – Great for practicing fine motor skills with dot painting.
- Fall Tree Painting – Kids create their own fall trees full of colorful leaves.
- Paper Plate Turkey Craft – A fun Thanksgiving project.
- Pumpkin Pie Paper Plate Craft – A sweet seasonal pretend-play craft.
- Pumpkin Prints Process Art – Explore textures and patterns with pumpkins.
Printable Activities
When you need something ready-to-go, printables are a lifesaver. These fall-themed resources cover everything from math to literacy to fine motor skills.
- Apple Printables for Preschoolers
- Fall Sorting Activity
- Turkey Handprint Printable
- Printable Leaf Activities
- Fall Alphabet Puzzle
- Fall Pattern Block Printables
- Fall Math Packet for Preschoolers
- Fall Scavenger Hunt
- Kindergarten Fall Math Packet
- Pumpkin Smash Alphabet Activity
- Alphabet Sequencing Activity with Leaves
These are perfect for centers, small groups, or at-home learning. If you love these printables, you’ll be blown away with all the printables here!
Sensory Play and Science
I absolutely LOVE sensory play! And most kids do, too! Exploring with the senses is a powerful and effective way to learn. These activities let children investigate textures, smells, and even some simple science concepts.
- Fall Harvest Sensory Bin – Filled with textures and colors to scoop, pour, and explore.
- Fall Slime Recipe – A seasonal twist on a preschool favorite.
- Fall Sensory Bottle – A calming activity that captures the beauty of fall in a bottle.
- Apple Volcanoes – A fun science experiment using apples and baking soda.
- Leaf in a Bag Color Activity – Observe how leaves change color in a hands-on way.
- Pumpkin Science Activities – Lots of pumpkin experiments to try.
Fall is one of the best times of the year to create meaningful and memorable learning experiences with preschoolers. I hope you’ll try some (or all) of these activities!
Happy learning!
