Fall is our favorite time of year! To celebrate this beautiful season we’re sharing this cute pumpkin craft for preschoolers.
If you love pumpkins as much as we do, we have a whole page dedicated to fun pumpkin crafts for kids for you to check out!
This one is festive and goes perfectly with the fall theme or specifically for Thanksgiving.
This craft is great for preschoolers because it’s not only fun but it’s also helpful for little ones who need to work on valuable skills like fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, following directions, and more.
We’ve even included a printable template, making this free printable pumpkin craft super easy to recreate!
Printable Pumpkin Craft
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Use the more advanced template to make your pumpkin multi-colored or use the basic version for kids who need fewer steps to follow. Read on or watch our quick video tutorial to see exactly how we made this easy pumpkin craft.
Pumpkin Paper Craft Supplies
- Colored cardstock or construction paper
- Glue stick
- Scissors
- Pumpkin template (click the “click here to get this freebie” image at the end to open the form)
How To Make A Paper Pumpkin
Download the pumpkin template, print, and cut out the pieces.
If you’re using the template option with the individual pumpkin pieces, keep reading. If you’re using the whole pumpkin option skip down to the next step.
Take the middle pumpkin piece, with the smile on it, and glue it to the outside pumpkin pieces. Next glue the outermost pumpkin pieces to the middle pieces.
Glue the eyes in the middle of the pumpkin shape, just above the mouth.
Place the pumpkin leaf at the top of the pumpkin and glue to the back. Do the same for the pumpkin stem.
To add a pumpkin spiral, cut out a long, thin strip from the green paper. Wrap it around your finger, then glue it next to the base of the pumpkin.
Don’t you just love how cute this pumpkin craft for preschoolers is?
Your kiddos will have so much fun making their own little pumpkins! This is this perfect craft to enjoy after visiting the pumpkin patch or while snuggled up inside on a chilly fall day. Plus, with our free printable template, you’ll love how easy peasy this craft is to put together!
Don’t forget to check out our other fall craft ideas for even more fun!
Fall Preschool Unit
Fall is such a fun time of year! The leaves change color, the air gets a little crisper, and you can finally break out your cozy sweaters.
It’s also the perfect time to try out some new activities with your kids. Below we’ve gathered some of our favorite fall kids’ crafts, activities, and printables. They’re not only fun but educational too!
Kids’ Books About Fall
So next time you’re looking for some fun storytime activities with your little one, grab a book from your shelf and read to them! Below are some of the top fall-themed books for kids.
So next time you’re looking for some fun storytime activities with your little one, grab a book from your shelf and read to them! Below are some of the top fall-themed books for kids.
There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Leaves: The mischievous old lady swallowed a handful of leaves! Her tummy started to rumble. So she swallowed some more items. Then even more. But as her stomach grew full, the leaves began to poke out through her mouth… when suddenly – poofffff! – it turned into a scarecrow!
Pete The Cat Falling For Autumn: Pete is not a fan of fall. But he decides to do some detective work and finds out that there are lots of things about this season he loves, like corn mazes, hayrides, wearing scarves, and apple picking! This story helps kids learn that even though they might not love every season of the year, there are still good parts to each one.
We’re Going On A Leaf Hunt: The seasons are changing, the days getting are shorter, and children everywhere are starting to make plans for their favorite outdoor adventures – and what could be more fun than a Leaf Hunt?!
Fall Kids’ Crafts
We love gathering together some easy and fun ideas to create a preschool unit for your kids to do at home! Here are some easy crafts we’d use to celebrate our favorite time of year.
Acorn Craft – Fall is such a fun time of year, and there are so many great paper crafts to make with the kids! This cute and easy acorn craft is perfect for young kids. It’s a wonderful way to work on fine motor skills, and it’s a hands-on activity that kids will love. Plus, it’s an easy way to decorate for fall!
Yarn Apple Craft – Here’s a sweet craft that kids will love! Your little ones will learn about colors, shapes, and combining different elements with this simple craft. Plus, they’ll be so excited when their apple masterpiece is complete – the perfect way to make learning lots of fun!
Paper Plate Hedgehog Craft – This fun craft is the perfect activity to keep little hands busy on an autumn day! All you need is some paint and a few other simple supplies, and you can let your little ones get creative. They’ll love painting the paper plate brown and adding the details to make their very own hedgehog.
Paper Plate Scarecrow -This is one of the best fall crafts to get into the spirit of the season! This simple project is perfect for kids of all ages and can be easily customized to suit any taste.
All you need is some paint, paper, our free template, and glue, and your child can let their creativity run wild. They could even add googly eyes, tissue paper, or other fun extras to their scarecrow!
Fall Kids’ Activities
These fall printables for preschoolers are a simple and quick way to get the kids engaged and learning. They help children with counting, graphing, patterns, alphabet recognition, and more. Choose a few to do each day of the week and you’ll be set.
Our fall pattern block mats are perfect for developing your kids’ problem-solving skills. They can use blocks to re-create the pictures and patterns on the mat.
Or if they’re feeling creative, they can come up with their own unique designs, too! These mats help younger and older kids learn about shapes, spatial awareness, and sorting while having a great time.
Need some more creative ways to keep your little ones busy? Check out our pumpkin worksheets for preschool kids. These free printables introduce kids to numbers, shapes, and the alphabet in a fun and seasonal way. From handwriting practice to letter mazes, there’s something for every kid to enjoy!
Keep the fall learning going with our scarecrow coloring pages. Kids can color in the scarecrow’s clothing, accessories, and even the details of his face!
Our coloring pages offer a great opportunity for kids to practice their fine motor skills. What colors will your little ones choose? Download these printables and find out!
Share With Us
Did you make this craft with your kids or students? We’d love to feature them on our social media!
For a chance to have your child’s craft featured, simply snap a picture of the completed project and post it to our Facebook page, email it to us directly by clicking here, or use #simpleeverydaymom on your social media!
More Fall Ideas For Kids
Pumpkin Craft For Preschoolers
This easy pumpkin craft for preschoolers is a fun way to celebrate fall or Halloween!
Materials
- Colored cardstock or construction paper
- White cardstock
- Glue stick
- Scissors
- Pumpkin template (download form located at the end of this post)
Instructions
- Download the pumpkin template, print and cut out the pieces.
- If you're using the template option with the individual pumpkin pieces, keep reading. If you're using the whole pumpkin option skip down to the next step.
- Take the middle pumpkin piece, with the smile on it, and glue it to the middle pumpkin pieces. Next glue the outside pumpkin pieces to the middle piece.
- Glue the eyes in the middle of the pumpkin, just above the mouth.
- Place the pumpkin leaf at the top of the pumpkin and glue to the back. Do the same for the pumpkin stem.
- To add a pumpkin spiral, cut out a long, thin strip from the green paper. Wrap it around your finger, then glue it next to the base of the pumpkin.
Free Pumpkin Craft Template
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Shalini
Friday 17th of November 2023
I want the pumpkin template
Sam
Friday 17th of November 2023
Of course! All you need to do is click the “I want this freebie” image at the end of the post and then enter your email in the form Once you've been confirmed as an email subscriber (by clicking the link in the first email), you simply enter your email in any of the forms and it'll automatically redirect you to the download page.
Sophie
Friday 10th of November 2023
Template please
Sam
Friday 10th of November 2023
Since you’re a subscriber, you just need to do is click the “I want this freebie” image at the end of the post and then enter your email in the form. After that, it’ll automatically redirect you to the download page ◡̈
Natalia
Wednesday 8th of November 2023
Deseando hacer la calabaza
Sam
Wednesday 8th of November 2023
Great! Hope everyone has fun!
Heidi
Monday 30th of October 2023
Pumpkin craft please
Sam
Monday 30th of October 2023
Of course! All you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of this post to have the link sent to you. Once you've been confirmed as an email subscriber (by clicking the link in the first email), you simply enter your email in any of the forms and it'll automatically redirect you to the download page.
Jennifer
Saturday 28th of October 2023
Love these crafts
Sam
Monday 30th of October 2023
Thanks so much, Jennifer! I appreciate you stopping by ◡̈