Explore creative projects based on our STEAM and sensory play themes to keep your preschool and kindergarten-age kids engaged and learning all season long! get started with easy preschool activities.
Fall Activities For Preschool & Kindergarten!
Start here with a free fall preschool guide to help you plan your season of fun and hands-on learning. The guide includes various activities in addition to those listed below.
Fall on the Farm Activities
Explore fall on the farm theme activities for your next preschool center!
Fall Science & Math
Fall Sink or Float: Why do some things sink and others float? Explore density and buoyancy with various fall objects.
Apple Taste Test: Introduce a simple science experiment by sampling different types of apples and graphing the class’s favorite varieties.
Pumpkin Volcano: Create a fizzy science experiment by combining baking soda and vinegar inside a carved pumpkin.
Apple Browning Experiment: Cut apples in half and place them in different solutions (water, lemon juice, etc.) to observe changes and discuss why they occur.
Apple Volcano: Alternatively, create an erupting volcano in an apple.
Pumpkin Math: Explore simple math activities with real pumpkins.
Pumpkin Geoboard: Fun pumpkin activity for teaching math and fine motor activity for kindergarten or preschoolers.
Rolling Pumpkins: Set up your own ramps and investigate the simple physics of rolling pumpkins.
5 Little Pumpkins STEM Challenge
Build structures using craft sticks, glue, and mini pumpkins to see who can create the most stable “pumpkin patch.
Pumpkin Investigation: Explore the inside of a pumpkin, discussing its parts and observing its texture, smell, and seeds.
Pinecone Bird Feeder: Spread peanut butter on pinecones and roll them in birdseed to create feeders for local wildlife.
Birdseed Ornaments: Make these simple birdseed ornaments with gelatin to hang up for the local birds in Fall.
Acorn Activities: Fun acorn activities that encourage fine motor, math, and science skills.
Fall Pattern Worksheets: Colorful Fall leaf worksheets that help kids recognize, continue, and create patterns.
Fall Board Games: Practice counting skills and more with a simple fall theme game for preschoolers.
Fall Density Column: Explore which liquids are heavier and which are lighter with a fall theme tower of liquids. Learn about buoyancy when you get kids to predict whether the objects added will sink or float.
Dissolving Candy Corn: Set up a simple experiment to investigate how quickly candy corn dissolve in different liquids.
Dancing Corn Experiment: A few simple kitchen ingredients and you have a cool Fall theme science activity preschoolers will love!
Fall Crafts and Art Projects
Apple Stamping: Cut apples in half and dip them in paint for a fun and easy way to create apple prints on paper.
Coffee Filter Apples: A fun fall craft that uses coffee filters and washable markers.
Apple Painting In A Bag: Try mess-free apple painting in a bag.
Apple Bubble Wrap Prints: Create these fun and colorful apple prints for Fall with squishy bubble wrap.
Corn Painting: Forget the paint brushes, and try this fun corn on the cob art project instead! Corn painting makes for awesome process art for preschool and kindergarten!
Fall LEGO Stamped Tree: Use your LEGO bricks and a handprint to create this fun and simple fall tree craft with stamping or printmaking!
Scented Leaf Art: Try sensory painting with this easy natural scented leaf spice painting.
Leaf Marble Art: Marbles make a cool paintbrush in this super simple to set up activity for fall! Process art is fantastic fun for preschoolers!
Pinecone Painting: Use pinecones to paint for an easy way to explore process art this fall.
TIP: Take a walk to collect fall colorful leaves, acorns, and pinecones to use in future art projects and sensory bins.
Pinecone Suncatcher: Collect large pinecones with open leaves and add colorful, translucent beads to make a suncatcher.
Scarecrow Craft: Grab the free printable template and build your own scarecrow.
Tissue Paper Fall Tree Craft: A fun and easy way to create a Fall tree craft.
Fall Leaf Rubbing: Place leaves under the paper and rub crayons over the top to reveal the leaf’s texture and shape.
Yarn Wrapped Pumpkins: Wrap yarn around paper cutouts of pumpkins or apples for a fine motor activity that results in cute fall decorations.
💡 TIP: Create a craft that engages all five senses, such as a collage with textured materials, scented elements, and more.
Fall Coloring Pages: Provide fall-themed coloring pages for a relaxing and creative activity that also helps with fine motor skills.
Fizzing Pumpkin Art: Dig into a bit of science and art! Make baking soda paint and enjoy a fizzing chemical reaction.
Textured Pumpkin: Create an unique pumpkin craft with scraps of fabric and glue.
Fall Sensory Activities
Pumpkin Sensory Bin: We set up this pumpkin patch sensory bin using shredded green paper and fake pumpkins. You could also use colored rice or pasta.
Pumpkin Sensory Bag: You don’t need a Jack O’Lantern face to enjoy squishing pumpkin inside a sensory bag!
Pumpkin Slime: This is an easy to make slime recipe, and for even more fun you can make it inside a pumpkin!
Apple Sensory Bin: This Fall sensory bin is easy to make, and great for fine motor practice, counting, and more!
Apple Pie Sensory Bin: Make up a batch of our apple pie scented cloud dough and add in some play accessories for pretend apple pie making for kids to enjoy this fall!
Apple Playdough: Explore Fall scented play with our homemade apple playdough recipe.
Pumpkin Cloud Dough: Cloud dough is a great sensory play recipe for preschool or kindergarten and here we have given it a fun fall twist!
Pumpkin Oobleck: Cornstarch and water, or oobleck is a must try activity! Give it a pumpkin twist!
Pumpkin Spice Playdough: For a fall twist on this classic activity, make homemade playdough with a pumpkin spice scent.
Applesauce Oobleck: A bit messy, but tons of hands-on fun for little ones! Also try our cranberry oobleck.
Cinnamon Playdough: This cinnamon playdough recipe is perfect for little hands and brings the warm, comforting scent of cinnamon to playtime this Fall.
Fall Sensory Bottles: For calming sensory play, fill clear bottles with water, food coloring, glitter, and small fall items like acorns and leaves.
Fall Sensory Bin: Easy ideas for setting up a fall sensory bin that explores the colors and scents of fall.
Fall Games for Preschool and Kindergarten
Grab this free fall early learning games pack for preschool and kindergarten, and check out a few fall board games we have selected for the whole family. The pack includes a printable board game, matching game, and bingo game.
Fall Picture Books for Pre-K and Kindergarten
These delightful picture books are perfect for introducing young children to the beauty and wonders of fall.
“Leaf Man” by Lois Ehlert
It is a whimsical tale about a man made of leaves who journeys through the autumn landscape, showcasing the beauty of fall foliage.
“We’re Going on a Leaf Hunt” by Steve Metzger
Join three friends as they embark on an adventurous leaf hunt. They will explore different trees and their leaves while enjoying the fall scenery.
“Fletcher and the Falling Leaves” by Julia Rawlinson
Follow Fletcher, the fox as he worries about the leaves falling from his favorite tree, only to discover the magic of the changing seasons.
“The Little Scarecrow Boy” by Margaret Wise Brown
This charming story follows a little scarecrow boy who dreams of becoming as fierce as his father and faces the challenges of growing up.
“Pumpkin Soup” by Helen Cooper
Join a cat, a squirrel, and a duck as they make the best pumpkin soup ever, and learn about friendship and cooperation.
“Red Leaf, Yellow Leaf” by Lois Ehlert
Explore the life cycle of a sugar maple tree through vibrant collage illustrations and learn about the beauty of autumn leaves.
“Mouse’s First Fall” by Lauren Thompson
Mouse and Minka experience the joys of fall as they play in a pile of colorful leaves, introducing young readers to the season’s wonders.
“Fall Mixed Up” by Bob Raczka
It is a humorous and engaging book that mixes up all the familiar signs of fall, encouraging children to recognize and correct the fun mistakes.
“Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn” by Kenard Pak
Follow a young girl as she walks through the forest and greets all the signs of fall, celebrating the transition from summer to autumn.
“Awesome Autumn” by Bruce Goldstone
A nonfiction picture book that explores all the sensory experiences of fall, from the changing leaves to the delicious smells and tastes of the season.
Printable Preschool Activities Pack
Get ready to explore this year with our growing Preschool STEM Bundle! It includes 22+ fun preschool themes.
💡Includes apples, pumpkins, general fall, fall on the farm, Thanksgiving, Winter themes, and more!
This is an ” I can explore” series! Each unit contains approximately 15 activities, with instructions and templates as needed. These include sensory bins, experiments, games, and more! Easy supplies keep the cost low, and book suggestions add to the learning time.
