November 4th, 2009
Looking for ways to liven up fall? Here are some easy fall crafts to do with kids.
Leaf Collage
Take children on a leaf collecting hunt and when you return home, glue the leaves onto a posterboard. Talk about the shapes, colors, types, and what kind of tree each leaf likely came from.
Acorn People
Collect acorns and glue on wiggly eyes, pom-pom noses, or bits of construction paper to make faces.
Pinecone Bird Feeder
Not all birds fly south for the winter, and those who don’t often have a tough time finding food. This easy craft helps sustain non-migratory birds in your area, and kids love to make useful crafts that serve a purpose. Simply tie a string or piece of twine onto the top of a pinecone. Spread peanut butter all over the pinecone, then roll it in birdseed. Hang outdoors for the birds to enjoy.
Leaf Rub
Collect fall leaves and place vein side up on a white sheet of paper. Place another sheet of white paper on top. Rub the side of a completely peeled crayon over the top sheet of paper to make a design.
Pressed Leaves
Place fall leaves between two sheets of wax paper. Place heavy book on top of wax paper to flatten the leaves. Cut two pieces of brown paper out of a paper bag. Place wax paper on top of brown paper, then a layer of leaves, then wax paper, and last another sheet of brown paper. Have an adult iron on top of the brown paper with the iron set on the medium setting. Make sure the wax paper has stuck to the leaves. Cool. Trim edges of wax paper if necessary.
Not the crafty type?
Why not consider a projector rental from Projector123.com. You can rent some fall DVDs such as “Let’s Explore Autumn and Winter,” “Tractor Ted in Autumn Time,” or “Weather for Children: All about Climate and Seasons” and teach your kids about fall in a fun, visually stimulating way. Rent a projector, have it delivered to your home, set-up it up, gather the kids and let the fun begin.
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