Our Top Fall Activities for Kids in Online School
byKristina Cappetta
6 min to read
With the change of seasons comes the opportunity for fall-themed activities for kids. These activities provide a terrific chance to use after-school time in a productive way. From arts and crafts to pumpkin picking and football games, there’s something for kids of all ages. We’ve found some simple and fun fall activities for kids by age group so that you can find the best activities to celebrate the season with your student.
Fun Fall Activities for Kids
Fall Activities for Kindergarten Students
- Handprint Leaves
Making handprint leaves is fun and easy for little ones. All you need is paint, paper, a paintbrush, and some tiny hands, of course! Have your little one paint their hand in a variety of fall hues to create a beautiful handprint. You can help them draw in the leaf veins once everything dries.
- Nature Crafts
No need to go to the craft store to get supplies because Mother Nature has plenty to provide! The fall season lends itself to different nature crafts using leaves, rocks, and acorns. Let your student draw trees using real leaves, or paint fall scenes on rocks they find outdoors. They can also make natural suncatchers using flower petals, flat seeds, and more.
- Visit a Farm
If you’re looking for autumn family activities, try visiting a farm. This is a fantastic way to enjoy the crisp fall air while seeing beautiful animals and helping your student learn about agriculture and where their food comes from.
- Egg Carton Turkeys
Grab some egg cartons, googly eyes, glue, feathers, paint, and paper to get these egg carton turkeys going. You may have to help your little one cut the egg carton, but after that they should be able to be on their own. This YouTube video has complete instructions.
- Paper Roll Owls
Making paper roll owls can be a real hoot! Besides a paper towel roll, you will need minimal supplies such as paint, brushes, glue, scissors, and construction paper to get this owl off the ground. This craft makes a cute decoration that your student can be proud to show off.
- Apple Stamping
Apple stamping is one of the easiest fun fall activities for kids. You just need a few apples, paint, a marker, and some paper to create some cute Halloween pumpkin art.
Fall Activities for Elementary School Students
- Go Pumpkin Picking
When you’re looking for fall-themed activities, pumpkin picking is right at the top of the list. You can even turn this into a game by asking your child to guess the weight of the pumpkin before you put it on the scale.
- Get Lost in a Corn Maze
Getting lost in a corn maze can be fun for those in grades 3-5 and for adults too! Many communities have seasonal corn mazes this time of year. Let your student test their navigation skills during this fun fall activity.
- Make Acorn People
The acorns scattered on your lawn now have a purpose…you can use them to make acorn people! With a few supplies to go along with your acorns, your student can make an entire acorn family. This video shows you how to do it from start to finish.
- Create Toilet Paper Mummies
Save those toilet paper rolls to make mummies this fall. You will just need black paint, gauze, googly eyes, and glue. Paint the rolls black, add the googly eyes, then get wrapping with the gauze!
- DIY Bird Feeders
Grab some pinecones, peanut butter, and birdseed to create DIY bird feeders this fall. This is not only a fun activity, but also helps birds prepare for the long winter ahead with available food.
Fall Activities for Middle School Students
- Set Up a Fall-Themed Scavenger Hunt
Older children will enjoy searching for fall-themed items such as pine cones, acorns, leaves, and more. Here are some free printable lists that include items to search for, such as red leaves, furry items, and birds. You can always create your own list by looking at what’s in your surroundings.
- Host a Backyard Pumpkin Carving Party
Pumpkin carving can be one of the best fall activities for kids because it allows them to express their creativity. Invite friends over for a pumpkin carving party. Even if your student is not the best carver, kids can still add color and flair to their jack-o-lanterns with paint or markers.
- Make Caramel Apples
No need to go to the fair for caramel apples when you can make them at home. You’ll need apples, brown sugar, sweet condensed milk, light corn syrup, butter, and vanilla extract for this recipe. The sky’s the limit when it comes to different toppings. Choose from nuts, candy, chocolate chips, and more. Don’t forget the sticks! Although these apples do take a few hours from start to finish, the end product is well worth it.
Fall Activities for High School Students
- Get Cooking with Apples and Pumpkins
If your high schooler likes to spend time in the kitchen, there are plenty of apple and pumpkin recipes to keep them busy this fall. From pumpkin pie to apple crisp, there is something for every palate.
- Apple Picking
Apple picking can be a fun fall activity for kids of all ages. Let your student grab some of their ingredients for fall recipes by making a trip to the orchard. If some of those recipes call for fresh pumpkin, pick up pumpkins, too, while you’re there!
- Attend a Football Game
Nothing says fall like football! There are many high school and college football games played during the fall season. Invite online school friends to attend a local game or throw a watch party at home so your student can socialize with their peers.
- Roast S’mores
Cool fall nights call for s’mores. Grab your marshmallows, chocolate, graham crackers, and sticks for cozy nights. If you have the equipment, your teen may even enjoy watching a movie outdoors while roasting marshmallows.
- Go on a Hike Through the Fall Foliage
The cooler fall weather is the perfect time to take a hike. This is a great way for teens to spend less time on social media and more time moving and interacting with others.
Make sure your student does not miss out on these fun fall-themed activities. Try to get the most that this season has to offer by putting a couple of activities on the calendar weekly. This way you can keep track of your activities and squeeze in as many as possible before the season is over.
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