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50 Easy September Crafts for Kids
Let’s get ready for Fall with these easy September crafts for kids.
As September rolls around, and the weather cools off a bit, everyone gets excited for the start of the fall season. Maybe it’s because we are over the heat of summer —or it could be because this month signals the beginning of a few months of very big and fun holidays. Either way, there is so much fun that comes in along with the fall.
The fall leaves begin popping up. Pumpkins begin showing up everywhere and Halloween costumes are being put up on the shelves in preparation for October.
Kids of all ages can enjoy all that comes with the month of September – including all of the fun activities. Pumpkin patches start opening up for the season and apple picking is at its best! If you are looking for some indoor activities to get children excited about the fall, art projects are perfect.
Do you need autumn crafts for your classroom or are you having a crafty morning at home? This collection of fall crafts and September art projects will have you set up for the start of the new season.
Easy September Crafts for Kids
These fun fall crafts encompass a few of the quintessential symbols of fall! One thing you might see a lot of during this season is corn being harvested! Scarecrows are usually around to help ward off crop destroying pests, so there are a few crafts with friendly faces below! You also can’t forget the most fascinating part of the fall season — the changing of leaves. Check out these favorite fall crafts below.
Beaded Pipe Cleaner Corn
This fall art is great for fine motor skills! These little cobs of corn are adorable and another cute symbol of fall.

Photo Credit: One Little Project
Broccoli Stamped Tree
These fall trees are made from broccoli! Just grab some red, yellow, and orange paint and you are read to make these adorable, colorful trees!

Photo Credit: Glued to My Crafts
Paper Plate Scarecrow
This paper plate scarecrow couldn’t be easier. Paper plate crafts are always a favorite because of how simple and inexpensive they usually are.

Photo Credit: The Keeper of the Cheerios
Paper Bag Scarecrow
This fun scarecrow craft could make for a great time during pretend play!

Photo Credit: Simple Every Day Mom
If you like these, check out more easy fall crafts directly below!
- Construction Paper Scarecrow
- Dancing Scarecrow Puppet
- Easy Scrap Paper Fall Tree
- Q-tip Fall Tree
- Triangle Tree
- Curly Paper Fall Tree
- Fall Hedgehog
- Fall Windsock
Easy Leaf Crafts
Most of these crafts are a great way to get children outside and on a nature walk! Gather some of those beautiful leaves and create an autumn masterpiece!
Leaf Suncatchers
This fun craft has you creating fall leaf sun catchers. They look so pretty in a window!

Photo Credit: The Best Ideas for Kids
Leaf Printing
This art project is so much fun and you can use any fall color that you like!

Photo Credit: Growing a Jeweled Rose
Leaf Faces
The best ideas are some of the simplest! Who knew that leaves could help you make such an adorable face?

Photo Credit: Pickle Bums
Leaf People Crafts
This is the perfect way to get your kids outside for a good amount of time! They need time to gather a variety of different leaves for each of the body parts!

Photo Credit: My Mommy Style
There are more cute leaf crafts below! Some use real leaves gathered from outside and others use paint or cutouts!
- Paper Plate Autumn Leaf Wreath
- Yarn Wrapped Leaf
- Leaf Wrapping Collage
- Leaf Turkey
- Silly Leaf Hair
- Thumbprint Leaves
- Fall Leaf Owl
- Sticks and Leaves Tree
- Fall Leaf Crown
- Autumn Leaf Play Masks
- Paper Plate Color Changing Plate
Fun Pumpkin Crafts
Kids of all ages will love these pumpkin craft projects. The autumn months are filled with pumpkins, so things are just getting started in September!
Parts of a Pumpkin
This is a fun way to make a pumpkin project educational! This is perfect for an autumn science lesson.

Photo Credit: Kindergarten Worksheets & Games
Beaded Pipe Cleaner Pumpkin
Beaded projects are great for fine motor skills! Children could even wear these pumpkins as bracelets if they would like to!

Photo Credit: How We Learn
Easy Paper Pumpkin Patch
All you need for this project is construction paper, glue, and scissors! This one is about as easy as it gets.

Photo Credit: The Printable Princess
Apple Stamp Pumpkin
This fall art project has you using one fall produce item to create another! Adorable!

Photo Credit: Made to Be a Momma
More cute pumpkin projects for those early fall crafts down below!
- Paper Plate Jack O’ Lantern
- Sensory Color Mixing Pumpkin Painting
- Pumpkin Guts Slime
- Pumpkin Handprint Card
- Pom Pom Pumpkin Patch
- Tissue Paper Pumpkin
Apple Crafts for Kids
These simple ideas are perfect for this time of year. September and early fall are prime apple picking times!
Yarn Apples
Grab some yarn and cardboard to make these adorable whole or half-eaten apple!
Coffee Filter Apple Craft
When you are ready to make this coffee filter apple craft, there are a few items you will need.
Handprint Apple Tree
This great craft lets you personalize! This will be a project parents want to pull out every year once September rolls back around.

Photo Credit: Simple Every Day Mom
Apple Stamping
What better way to put your apple picking to use than an apple art project? Second to making a warm apple pie of course!

Photo Credit: Pre-Meditated Leftovers
Puff Paint Caramel Apples
These puff paint apples are perfect for older kids who can do the puff paint themselves, but are also great for kids of all ages and their pretend play!

Photo Credit: I Heart Arts & Crafts
More Apple Crafts
Still wanting to get into the fall spirit with your craft time? We have more apple art projects below!
- Marble Painting Apple
- Apple Stained Glass
- Paper Plate Apple Lacing Craft
- Apple Pie Play Dough
- Apple Strip Name
- Paper Plate Apple Pie
- Cotton Ball Apple Tree Painting
- Paper Plate Apple with Scrap Paper
- Paper Plate Apple Core
- Paper Loop Apple Tree
- Painted Handprint Apple Tree
- Felt Caramel Apple
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