Do you love autumn? or are you already missing summer? As much as I miss the summer weather already, I do love autumn too. There are so many Autumn activities for kids. One of the things I love about this time of year for inspiring autumn activities for toddlers. Children can explore the autumn colours, learn about nature and even have fun at Halloween.
There are so many different options for fun and learning activities both indoors and out. This post is full of inspiration for activities so you can spend less time looking for inspiration on Pinterest and more time watching your child have lots of fun.
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I’ve split the activities into art/craft, sensory play (including play dough) and everything else. The four photos in each collage relate to the first four links in clockwise order, starting from the top left. I hope you find something that your child will enjoy from this list.
I think our next activity will be some kind of autumn playdough activity. What about you? I’d love to hear from you in the comments or on social media if you try one of these activities and enjoy it or perhaps I’ve missed one and you’d like to tell me about a great autumn activity that toddlers love.
Autumn activities for toddlers
Autumn crafts for toddlers
These autumn or fall crafts are all easy and inexpensive, perfect for a rainy day indoors with toddlers! Enjoy these fun activities with your little one!
Download 10 free autumn colouring pages. Colouring is a great mark-making activity for toddlers.
Toddlers will love this mess art activity using nature you'll find on your autumn walks.
Find over 20 plus more ideas for art projects for toddlers to enjoy during the autumn season. These art activities for toddlers are easy and fun.
How cute are these little yarn wrapped apples? So cute, simple to do and the best bit is they're mess-free and you likely have all the materials in your home already.
This is a simple to make paper bag lantern that toddlers will love to make. Then why not take it out on an autumn evening and make the most of the dark nights.
This is another simple and fun process art activity that toddlers love. Apple stamping is a classic autumn activity for toddlers.
Aren't these leaf people adorable? Your little one will love making these with a few simple supplies and perhaps a little help from you.
What toddler doesn't love monsters? This is another great craft using all those fallen leaves your toddler is forever collecting!
This is a super simple paper craft that your toddler will love to do.
This is a very simple toddler craft that is perfect for this age and the autumn season. You just need art supplies in lots of gorgeous fall colours
This painting activity is great fun for using those toddler bursts of energy! Let them use the energy to create art!
Another great way to use fallen leaves. You could also make this an outdoor autumn activity and make the crown as you go for a walk
This is another beautiful wreath for your toddler to make with all those leaves that they have collected from the garden or on a walk.
Why not create some simple autumnal art with all those loose parts you are collecting on your walks.
Aren't these creatures just the cutest? I bet your little one would love to make some.
Can your toddler make a robot picture with some chopped up leaves that you provide? I bet they'll have fun trying.
Autumn sensory activities for toddlers
Autumn brings a wide variety of colours, scents and textures, so it's the perfect time to explore sensory play with your toddler! Many of these activities use loose parts you'll find in nature.
This is a really simple to set up, box of autumn finds that your toddler will love to explore.
Apples are perfect for this season and readily available. Combine with rice for a fantastic sensory bin.
This is a really simple activity using just two materials. It's not only fun but great for developing fine motor skills too.
All toddlers love playdough. My own children would play with playdough for ages. This is a lovely activity for autumn.
Water has to be the ultimate sensory material for kids. They just love it! Why not set up this really simple pumpkin washing station and watch how much fun your little one has.
Isn't this a gorgeous autumn invitation play? Find out how to make your own here.
This is such a cute autumn small world set-up. I have no doubt your toddler will love exploring and playing with it.
Another simple and fun autumn playdough activity. This one includes the recipe to make your own scented playdough.
Why not use playdough to make your very own pumpkin pie?
Other autumn activities for toddlers
This is a lovely nature-filled sensory bin with the addition of these free printable autumn themed numbers. Great for introducing numbers to children.
Wrap up warm and head outdoors for an autumn walk. Don't forget to pack my free printable autumn scavenger hunt for early mark making fun. It's great for getting toddlers to notice the world around them and the changing seasons.
Snuggle up and read these gorgeous autumn books together. Find a selection of 12 gorgeous autumn board books.
Another great autumn way to introduce numbers to toddlers.
This is a great way to introduce the different kinds of leaves you will find in autumn.
A great water-filled sensory bin this time with an element of STEM too.
Find loads more ideas for Autumn leaves activities for toddlers here.
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More posts you’ll love
- Love this post? then you’ll love my post on autumn activities for preschool
- Another great thing to do with toddlers is read seasonal books. Find the best autumn children’s books here.
- Or how about some Halloween books for toddlers
- Your toddler might enjoy these Halloween sensory bin for toddlers
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