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Writer's pictureMeg Navarro
Nov 212 min read

Using Nature as Inspiration: Fall Art Projects for Kids

Fall is a wonderful time to engage kids in creative art projects inspired by nature. Here are some fun and easy activities that use the beauty of autumn as inspiration:


1. Leaf Rubbings

Collect a variety of leaves in different shapes and sizes. Place a leaf under a piece of paper and use crayons to rub over the surface, revealing the intricate patterns.

Kids creating leaf rubbings with crayons, revealing intricate leaf patterns on paper. The table is filled with various leaves and colorful crayons, showcasing a fun and creative scene.

2. Pinecone Animals

Gather pinecones and turn them into adorable animals. Use googly eyes, felt, and pipe cleaners to create creatures like owls, hedgehogs, or turkeys.

Kids making pinecone animals with googly eyes, felt, and pipe cleaners, creating owls, hedgehogs, and turkeys on a craft-filled table.

3. Acorn Cap Art

Collect acorn caps and use them as mini canvases. Paint designs inside the caps and arrange them into fun patterns or attach them to a canvas for a unique display.

Kids creating acorn cap art by painting designs inside acorn caps and arranging them into fun patterns. The scene shows a craft table with various art supplies, colorful paints, and completed acorn cap designs on display.

4. Nature Collages

Encourage kids to gather natural materials like leaves, twigs, and seeds. Use these items to create collages on cardstock or paper, letting them arrange the pieces to form pictures or abstract designs.

Kids creating nature collages using natural materials like leaves, twigs, and seeds. The scene shows a craft table with various art supplies, colorful natural materials, and completed nature collages on display. Children are arranging the pieces to form pictures or abstract designs, working together in a creative and engaging environment.

5. Painted Rocks

Find smooth rocks and let kids paint them with fall-themed designs, such as pumpkins, leaves, or acorns. Use acrylic paints and seal with a clear varnish to protect the artwork.

Children painting smooth rocks with fall-themed designs, including pumpkins, leaves, and acorns. The scene features a craft table filled with colorful paints, brushes, and various painted rocks, creating a festive and creative atmosphere.

6. Twig Picture Frames

Collect small twigs and use hot glue to create rustic picture frames. Decorate with leaves or pinecones, and insert a favorite fall photo or artwork.

Children creating rustic twig picture frames at a craft table, decorated with leaves, pinecones, and other natural elements, showcasing fall photos and artwork

7. Pumpkin Seed Mosaics

After carving pumpkins, save the seeds to create mosaics. Glue the seeds onto a piece of cardboard in various shapes or patterns, and paint them in bright fall colors.

Children creating pumpkin seed mosaics at a craft table, gluing pumpkin seeds onto cardboard in various shapes and patterns, and painting them with bright fall colors. The scene is vibrant and creative, showcasing the fun and engaging activity of making autumn-themed art.

8. Autumn Suncatchers

Cut out the center of a paper plate and fill it with colorful leaves, tissue paper, or pressed flowers. Cover with clear contact paper, hang in a window, and let the sunlight shine through.

Children creating autumn suncatchers using paper plates, colorful leaves, tissue paper, and pressed flowers, with sunlight shining through the finished suncatchers.

9. Nature Journals

Create nature journals for kids to document their fall explorations. Encourage them to draw what they see on walks, collect small items, or write about their experiences.

Children creating nature journals, drawing what they see on walks, collecting small items like leaves and twigs, and writing about their experiences in colorful journals.

These fall art projects encourage kids to explore nature and use their creativity. Not only do they create beautiful art, but they also learn to appreciate the changing seasons. Gather your supplies, head outdoors, and let the creativity flow!


For more creative ideas and art classes, visit Megapixels School of the Arts.

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