Fall is the perfect time to get your kids outside to collect acorns, pine
cones and sticks for their indoor crafts. With Thanksgiving just around the
corner, any of these five simple projects can be proudly displayed on your
dining room table. Plus, your kids will delight in knowing they contributed
to the festivities and it will be a great conversation piece for family
members.
An acorn frame is one of the easiest, most fun fall crafts
to do. Give your child an empty yogurt container for collecting their acorns
the next time you are outside on a walk. Grab an old frame at a secondhand
store and hot glue the acorns all around the frame (an adult should do this
part). Spray with shellac once you have the acorns glued on. Voila! You
have a really cool frame that you can talk about for years. This would also
make a great gift for grandparents with a picture of them and their
grandkids.
An “I am thankful” tree is such a great conversation
piece; literally. Have your kids grab a bunch of long, skinny twigs from
outside. Place them in a vase and tie on little pieces of paper with things
that your kids are thankful for. Before dinner, have each person take a
piece of paper off the “tree” and read aloud each note of thanks. This is a
great way to teach your children the importance of gratitude.
Pine cones
make such pretty centerpieces. Grab some spray glue and glitter and let
your kids roll their pine cones on a paper plate to decorate. Spray a coat
of shellac at the end so the glitter stays on the pine cone and not all
over your house. Display in a bowl or on the fireplace mantel.
Hand prints
are the most nostalgic way to preserve your child’s itty bitty years. Take
that precious little hand and trace around it on a piece of paper. This is
fun for an older child to do with their younger siblings. Turn the hand
print into a turkey by drawing a face on the thumb, feathers on the next
three fingers and a tail on the pinky. Gobble gobble!
Lastly, make a headpiece for your child to wear at dinner.
Grab some construction paper, tape, scissors and feathers. Cut the paper
into strips, taping the strips together to make the headpiece long enough
to go around your child’s head. It should fit snugly. Decorate the crown
with feathers and place on top of his head – making him feel like the
prince that he is.
These are just a few quick crafts for you to do with your children. The
possibilities are endless when it comes to craft time with your kids. Go
on, get outside and start collecting those acorns!
Originally published: 11-01-18
Updated: 10-27-22
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