🍁 Fun Fall Crafts for Kids:

Oct 9

Fall is here, and that means cozy kitchens, crisp air, and plenty of fall crafts for kids! This week, we created an apple-themed activity day that was part learning, part creativity, and 100% fun. 🍎

We started by painting styrofoam balls in bright red and yellow, then added pipe cleaners for worms—because what’s an apple without a little silly surprise? 🪱 The boys loved “planting” their worms, giggling with every twist and turn.

Next, we explored apple crafts and learning activities:

Apple tracing and shape matching to boost fine motor skills
Apple sizing from big to small
Cutting open apples to discover the magical star inside
Apple prints with paint to create unique fall art

🍎 A Little Apple Science

While we were crafting, we snuck in a bit of apple science! Did you know that apples can be used to explore simple math, colors, and even nature? The boys loved sorting apples by size and color, counting seeds, and noticing differences between red and yellow apples. We also talked about worms in the garden—just like our pipe cleaner friends! Real worms help soil stay healthy so apples can grow big and juicy, which made our craft a fun little science lesson disguised as play. Who knew crafting could teach so much?

The favorite part? Toothpick apple creations! Tiny apple pieces + toothpicks = hours of imaginative fun. Some creations stood tall, some wobbled… but all were little masterpieces.

We wrapped up with a cozy read of Ten Apples Up on Top. Of course, we tried balancing apples on our heads—lots of giggles and “oops!” moments—but it was a perfect way to end our fall craft day.

These apple crafts for kids are simple, hands-on, and perfect for family fall activities. They combine creativity, learning, and just a touch of silly fun—no stress, no perfect Pinterest projects, just good old-fashioned fall memories.

Try it at home: Grab some apples, craft supplies, and a few giggles—you’ll have a memorable, hands-on fall activity that your kids will love.