Lesson Plans » Fall Crafts

Leaf and Flower Petal Tissue Collage

kristenstephens — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 03:28:24 +0000

This craft is perfect to do with your child after a long nature walk where you collect beautiful fallen leaves and flower petals from around your home. Head on over to The Chocolate Muffin Tree for this interesting technique using Tissues to create this beautiful natural collage.

Simple Pumpkin Patch with Potatoes

kristenstephens — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 18:51:31 +0000

This adorable little craft can easily be done with your toddler or preschooler if you are looking for a Fall/Halloween craft. Whimsical Whimsies is working on the Letter P which is why these Painted Potato Pumpkin Patches are Perfect! Head on over to Whimsical Whimsies for the simple tutorial!

Fall and Apples Themed Lesson Plan and Crafts!

kristenstephens — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 18:42:40 +0000

Are you looking to teach your child about Fall and Apples? Don’t worry, The Nature of Grace has it all planned out for you! She has so much information for a full week’s worth of lessons and crafts in one blog post! And of course, she has crafts that go along with books, my favorite! Head on over to the Fall and Apples lesson plan.

Autumn Leaf Mobile

kristenstephens — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 02:03:46 +0000

One of my least favorite things about Florida is that Oak Trees are few and far between, at least where I live…. I must say that I am having acorn envy as I look at Donni from The Magic Onions’ photos of her and her children collecting such amazing specimens from nature. Join her and her children in this post as they make little Leaf friends and create an Autumn Leaf Mobile.

Pine Cone Animals

kristenstephens — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 01:57:58 +0000

I lived in Lake Tahoe for 7 years where huge pine cones would fall from the Pine Trees in the fall season. I wish I had this idea of Pine Cone Animals when I was living there. Head on over to Make Learning Fun to see the photos of the Triceratops and the Dogs! What a wonderful imagination craft! The animal choices are endless!

Chestnut Craft (Pencil Topper)

kristenstephens — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 01:45:38 +0000

Red Ted Art is a wonderful blog to visit if you are looking for a ‘book craft’ , ie- a craft you can do along with a book. This wonderful chestnut animal pencil topper goes along with a great fall book, Lead Trouble by Jonathan Emmett. Head on over to get in the fall spirit by reading a great book and doing a wonderful chestnut craft!

Acorn Animals

kristenstephens — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 18:39:30 +0000

Here is some great inspiration for making acorn animals with your children. Here, they made acorn birds and a bird’s nest. Head on over to Make Learning Fun to see the photos!…

Mini Paper Pumpkins

kristenstephens — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 01:54:50 +0000

I’m so glad that craftaholics anonymous posted about this so soon in the fall season! I can’t wait to get started and make a bunch of these for my mantle. You will definitely want to supervise your children making these as it requires a hot glue gun. Parents and kids will enjoy this adorable craft!

Wormy Apple Craft

kristenstephens — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 01:24:23 +0000

With fall weather just around the corner, this apple craft might be just the craft to get into the spirit of fall. My children love apples, and I can’t wait till apples are in season and at their best. The use of the cereal loops as the worm are perfect….it’s like a children’s book illustration jumping out at you. Head over to No Time For Flash Cards.

Crunchy Leaves Craft

kristenstephens — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 19:50:53 +0000

I found this craft over at the blogs section on Baby Center. what a cute idea! Did you collect your fall leaves and keep them in the kids craft box?

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Felt Seasons Craft

kristenstephens — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 19:43:22 +0000

Natural Kids has a great craft using felt where the children can create their own ‘seasonal’ landscapes…. what a great lesson using simple materials and ideas.

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Harvest Garland

kristenstephens — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 15:42:34 +0000

You know me and my love for all things The Magic Onions... Donni really has a knack for bringing nature into every craft and having them look timeless, creative and feel like home… This craft is perfect since we are having a cold spell in Florida. I am usually a little leery about working with dried fruit here in Florida, but I think this is the perfect time to experiment. Visit her Harvest Garland Post hereto see how to make your own. Her technique seems pretty fool-proof.

Cute Handprints Autumn Craft

kristenstephens — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 00:51:42 +0000

This simple craft found over at Shared Jelly is perfect to let your little ones explore colors and also get a little messy…. plus, handprint crafts make great keepsakes!…

Pilgrim Ships

kristenstephens — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 18:46:09 +0000

These ships are so cool…since they give new use to the Coffee Sleeves and Stirrers many of us (ehem…coffee- weakness of mine)have so much of! Visit 4 Crazy Kings for the how to…these would make a great Kids Thanksgiving table centerpiece too!

Twisted Trees

kristenstephens — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 18:36:02 +0000

This Twisted Tree craft would make great fall wall decor for either your classroom or in your home! Visit we heart art to see how its done! Found via {The Craft Crow}

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