Autumn Scavenger Hunt

Fall is a great time to get kids outdoors and explore nature.  U create with kids has this great autumn scavenger hunt having the kids look for the images on the bag.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.ucreatewithkids.com/2012/11/brown-bag-fall-hunt-by-cami-at-tidbits.html

Fit family has a similar version.

Get the instructions here:
http://fitfamily.hubpages.com/hub/Get-Kids-Moving-with-a-Fall-Scavenger-Hunt 

Imagination soup includes some really creative ideas in her list including listening for bird sounds.  She also asks questions about what the kids find and how they're different and offers activities such as bringing them home for art and crafts. 

Get the instructions here:

http://imaginationsoup.net/2010/10/autumn-fall-scavenger-hunt-for-kids/

Reading List Bookworm

Kids can record the books they read on this bookworm.  Every fifth segment offers them a hidden surprise they can flip over and read.  Find all of the details at Martha Stewart.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.marthastewart.com/275175/after-school-crafts/@center/277005/back-school#203743

Strawberry Acorn Magnet

Acorns find a new purpose as they are painted to look like strawberries with crafts by amanda.  She then glues magnets onto the back.  Or you could leave them outside to fool some squirrels.

Good for ages 10 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://craftsbyamanda.com/2012/08/strawberry-acorn-magnets.html

Nature Bracelets

Sticky side out tape turns into a colorful bracelet with i can teach my child's colorful autumn leaf hunt. 

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.icanteachmychild.com/2010/10/leaf-bracelet/

Felt Monster Bookmarks

Monsters are made from felt with crafts by amanda. 

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://craftsbyamanda.com/2014/08/monster-bookmark-craft.html

Fall Animal Pipe Cleaner Finger Puppets

Pipe cleaners are twirled around to make the base for finger puppets of woodland creatures traditionally associated with fall.  Pompoms and googly eyes complete the faces. Craft jr shares all of the details.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.craftjr.com/fall-kids-crafts-finger-puppets/

Leaf Swirl Paintings

Shaving cream swirled with paint makes pretty leaf patterns with this autumn kids craft from little wonder days.  Kids will have fun swirling the two together and dipping the paper leaves.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://littlewondersdays.blogspot.com/2011/08/back-to-school-fall-friday-fun.html