Fall Art Projects for Kids
Leaves, pumpkins, apples and cozy colors make fall one of the easiest seasons to plan art for. These projects mix warm colors, line and texture with seasonal subjects kids love. Start with a featured lesson, then browse free ideas, videos and monthly drawing prompts.
Featured Ms Artastic lessons
Ready-to-teach lessons from my shop. Each card shows the grade range listed for that lesson.
Autumn ARTivity BookGrades 2 to 5A print-and-go Autumn art workbook built on the Elements of Art and Principles of Design.See the lesson
Van Gogh Starry Night PumpkinGrades 3 to 6A Starry Night inspired pumpkin art project.See the lesson
Yayoi Kusama Pumpkin Art ProjectGrades 2 to 5See the lesson
Autumn Directed DrawingsGrades 1 to 4See the lesson
Pastel Pumpkin Autumn Art LessonGrades 2 to 5See the lesson
Autumn Leaf Line Art LessonGrades 3 to 6See the lesson
Fox Autumn Art ProjectGrades 2 to 4See the lesson
Autumn Roll and Draw Directed DrawingGrades 1 to 4See the lessonFree blog lessons and ideas
10 Autumn Art Lesson Ideas for Your Classroom | Fall Art Projects for KidsRead the post
10 Autumn Art Activities for the Classroom, Homeschool, Bell Ringers, Fast Finishers & Sub PlansRead the post
4 Free Autumn Art Ideas You Can Use This OctoberRead the post
Autumn Leaf Line Art Project and Easy Fall Art Lessons for the Classroom or HomeschoolRead the post
Autumn Fast Finisher Art Activities for the Classroom or HomeschoolRead the post
Autumn Inspiration: Art Projects for SeptemberRead the post
Warm Color Autumn Leaf Art Project for Kids with Printable Art LessonRead the post
Autumn Squirrel Art Project for Kids with Printable Art Lesson PlansRead the postFree tools
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Questions teachers and parents ask
What are easy autumn art projects for kids?
Leaf line drawings, warm color pumpkins and apple still lifes are classics for a reason. They use simple shapes and colors kids already know.
How can I connect seasonal art to the Elements of Art?
Pick one element as the focus. Warm colors fit fall leaves, line fits tree branches and texture fits pumpkins and bark.
Do these projects work for homeschool or camp?
Yes. Most seasonal projects use everyday supplies like crayons, oil pastels, watercolor and paper. Read each lesson description before you prep.
Fall video art lessons
Press play and paint along with me. Each video lesson comes with a printable lesson plan and a QR code, so it is ready for the classroom or the kitchen table.
The Artastic Collective art curriculum
Full art lessons, videos and units for the whole year, ready when you are. Monthly, yearly and VIP plans.
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Holidays this season
