Celebrate the start of a new school year and the arrival of fall with these fun and easy September crafts and activities for kids. Perfect for classrooms or at-home creativity, these ideas are full of seasonal charm!
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September Crafts and Activities For Kids
Looking for fun and engaging September crafts and activities for kids?
This time of year is perfect for blending back-to-school excitement with the cozy vibes of fall.
Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or caregiver, these September crafts and activities for kids are a great way to spark creativity, support learning, and celebrate the changing season.
From apples and school buses to pumpkins and scarecrows, you’ll find a variety of easy, screen-free ideas to keep kids happily crafting all month long.
So, grab your supplies and get ready to dive into the best September crafts and activities for kids!
20+ September Crafts and Activities For Kids
Apple Photo Craft
Kick off the school year with this adorable apple-themed photo name craft—kids decorate an apple, spell their name using letter “seeds,” and personalize it with their photo. A perfect blend of creativity, name recognition, and seasonal charm that brightens bulletin boards and classroom walls!
Fall Tree Craft
Kick off the school year with this Fall Tree Name Craft—a great September activity that helps kids learn to spell their name while welcoming the changing seasons through creative, hands-on art.
Pumpkin Wagon Name Craft
This charming pumpkin wagon name craft is a great September activity for kids, welcoming the start of fall with a hands-on project that builds name recognition and fine motor skills. It’s a fun way to kick off the autumn crafting season!
Torn Paper Acorn Craft
Kick off the fall season with this easy torn paper acorn craft! It’s a great September activity that introduces young kids to autumn themes while encouraging creativity and fine motor development.
School Bus Keepsake Craft
All aboard for back-to-school school bus craft fun! This charming September craft for kids let’s children decorate a school bus cutout, insert their own photo in the window, and spell their names with letter circles— perfect for name recognition, fine motor practice, and creating a personalized classroom keepsake. Ideal for first-week-of-school activities!
Pumpkin Pie Craft
This Pumpkin Pie Name Craft is a great early fall activity for September that combines name recognition with seasonal fun. It’s an easy and engaging craft for preschool and kindergarten learners!
Apple Suncatcher Craft
This apple suncatcher craft makes a perfect September activity for kids, celebrating the start of the school year and apple season with a fun and engaging hands-on project. It’s simple, seasonal, and great for early fall crafting.
Apple Tree Name Craft
This apple tree name craft is a great September activity for welcoming the new school year! Kids will love personalizing their own apple tree while practicing name recognition and celebrating the start of fall.
Pumpkin Name Craft
This pumpkin name craft is a perfect autumn activity for September! It’s a fun and hands-on way for kids to celebrate the fall season while practicing name recognition and fine motor skills.
Paper Bag Scarecrow Craft
This charming scarecrow craft transforms a simple brown paper bag into a festive fall puppet. With a free printable template, construction paper, and a bit of imagination, kids can create a delightful scarecrow complete with straw hair and a cheerful smile. Perfect for classrooms or home crafting sessions, it’s an engaging way to celebrate the season.
Crayon Box Craft
Brighten up back-to-school season with this colorful crayon box name craft—kids color a paper crayon box, insert their name across the front of the box and answer some “ice breaker questions”. Then, pin it up as a fun get to know you display. It’s an artsy and engaging way to practice spelling and fine motor skills, while celebrating the joy of a new school year!
Fall Leaf Puppet Craft
Embrace the beauty of autumn with these imaginative fall leaf puppets—kids trace, cut, and decorate real or paper leaves, then add stick handles to bring their leafy friends to life. Great for storytelling, imaginative play, and celebrating the changing season in a hands-on, colorful way!
Pencil Name Craft
Sharpen your creativity with this simple pencil-themed name craft—kids design and decorate a paper pencil, then display their name on the body of the pencil. It’s a fun, practical way to reinforce name recognition and fine motor skills while celebrating the school year’s theme!
Newspaper Apple Craft
This unique newspaper apple craft combines creativity with recycling—kids trace an apple shape onto newspaper, then add a colorful layer of paint to create a vibrant, textured fall decoration. It’s a simple yet striking project that’s perfect for welcoming autumn while encouraging eco-friendly crafting.
School Bus Name Craft
All aboard for back-to-school fun! This engaging school bus craft combines creativity with name recognition, making it perfect for preschool, kindergarten, or early elementary students. Kids can color and personalize their own school bus, practicing spelling their names while building fine motor skills. Ideal for the first week of school, this craft doubles as cheerful classroom decor and serves as a great icebreaker to help teachers learn student names. It’s the perfect way to kick off the school year with creativity and confidence!
Apple Seed Name Craft
This delightful apple-themed craft is a perfect way to kick off the school year with creativity and learning. Designed for Pre-K and Kindergarten students, this September craft for kids combines name recognition with fine motor skills. Children color an apple template and add “seeds”—each labeled with a letter from their name—creating a personalized and festive fall decoration.
Pencil Craft
This simple and fun pencil craft is a great way for kids to practice spelling their names while celebrating back-to-school vibes. Kids color and decorate their own paper pencils, making a colorful display that’s perfect for classroom walls or homework stations. It’s an easy craft that builds fine motor skills and gets kids excited about learning!
Apple Lacing Craft
This engaging apple lacing craft is a fantastic way to celebrate the fall season while helping young learners develop fine motor skills. Children can trace and cut out apple shapes, and lace yarn through punched holes to create a textured design. It’s an interactive activity that combines creativity with skill-building, perfect for classrooms or home crafting sessions.
Paper Bag Corn Craft
This delightful fall craft transforms a simple brown paper bag into a cheerful paper bag corn puppet. Using construction paper, googly eyes, and a free printable template, kids can create a fun and interactive decoration or puppet.
Torn Paper Apple Craft
This delightful torn paper apple craft combines creativity with fine motor skill development, making it perfect for young learners. Children tear colorful construction paper into small pieces and glue them onto an apple template, creating a textured, vibrant apple. It’s a simple, mess-free activity that celebrates the fall season and enhances hand-eye coordination. Ideal for classrooms or home crafting sessions, this project is both fun and educational.
Paper Plate Pumpkin Pie
Kids create a fun and festive paper plate pumpkin pie craft using paper plates and simple craft materials. This hands-on activity involves painting, cutting, and layering “pie” pieces , perfect for celebrating fall and all things pumpkin. It’s an easy, colorful craft that encourages creativity and fine motor skills.
Paper Bag Pumpkin Craft
This adorable pumpkin craft uses a simple paper bag, construction paper, and googly eyes to create a friendly, smiling fall decoration kids will love making!
Fall Bucket List For Kids
This free printable fall bucket list is packed with fun, screen-free activities to enjoy with your family this autumn. From apple picking and hayrides to crafting and cozy movie nights, it’s a perfect way to make the most of the season together. Download your copy today and start checking off your fall adventures
Paper Bag Apple Craft
This delightful fall apple craft transforms a simple brown paper bag into a cheerful apple character. With construction paper, googly eyes, and seeds, kids can create a fun, interactive decoration or puppet. It’s an engaging activity that encourages creativity and fine motor skills.
Paper Bag Acorn Craft
This adorable paper bag acorn craft transforms a simple brown lunch bag into a charming fall decoration. By adding construction paper accents and optional googly eyes, kids can create a fun acorn character perfect for autumn displays or imaginative play.
Back To School Bingo
This free printable set includes 18 unique bingo cards featuring fun school-themed images like pencils, apples, and school buses—perfect for easing into the new school year. Ideal for classrooms or family fun, this back to school bingo is a simple and engaging way to celebrate the start of school in September.
Back To School Coloring Pages
This free printable set includes 6 unique back-to-school coloring pages featuring fun school-themed images like pencils, apples, and school buses—perfect for easing into the new school year. Ideal for classrooms or family fun, it’s a simple and engaging way to celebrate the start of school in September.
Polaroid Photo Name Craft
This creative back‑to‑school September themed activity invites kids to design a colorful Polaroid‑style photo frame, drop in their own photo, and spell their name with letter circles—making it a fun mix of art, early literacy, and personalized keepsake that’s perfect for classroom displays!
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- March: enjoy all this month has to offer with St. Patrick’s day activities and spring crafts.
- April: celebrate Easter and Earth Day with crafts and activities all month long.
- May: enjoy activities for Mother’s day to Cinco de Mayo and even spring crafts.
- June: includes summer crafts, Father’s day activities and end of school crafts for kids!
- July: celebrate the 4th of July and peak summer with these July crafts and activities for kids.
- August: Back to school is right around the corner, enjoy end of summer and back to school activities.
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- October: from Halloween crafts to traditional fall crafts this is a huge collection of seasonal crafts and activities for kids.
- November: make the most of the month with these autumn and Thanksgiving screen free activities.
- December: from Christmas to Hanukkah and general winter crafts, this enormous collection of crafts and activities is a great way to take advantage of the season.
Before You Go
September is a wonderful time to get creative with kids, and these September crafts and activities for kids are the perfect way to celebrate the season.
From back-to-school name crafts to fall-themed projects, each idea offers a fun, hands-on way to engage children while building important skills.
Whether you’re a teacher looking for classroom inspiration or a parent planning screen-free fun at home, these September crafts and activities for kids are sure to spark joy and creativity all month long.
Don’t forget to bookmark this list so you can come back to your favorite September crafts and activities for kids year after year!
