25+ Fun September Crafts to Make with Daycare Kids

From fall leaf crowns to ALL the apple crafts, we’ve found the best September crafts for kids! These crafts are cute, easy, and fun — perfect for creating fantastic fun at home, school, or daycare.

September is a great time for fun crafts in daycare. Kids can make cool apple projects, play with colorful fall leaves, and create all sorts of fall-themed crafts. These activities are perfect for little hands and help kids learn while they play.

This collection of September crafts is all about celebrating fall. Kids will love turning simple materials into cute decorations and artwork. You and your family or students can jump right into the season with these fun projects!

Apple Crafts

Let’s start with some fun apple crafts! Kids will enjoy making these easy projects that celebrate the classic fall fruit. With just a few simple supplies, they can create apple-themed art that’s perfect for the season.

Printable Apple Craft

by Homan at Home

This cute craft is perfect for younger kids. Use the free printable to make some very cool apples!

Caramel Apples

by Fireflies and Mud Pies

Another variation of apple stamping, these sprinkle-topped caramel apples are adorable!

Apple Pie Scented Playdough | Homan at Home

Apple Pie Dough

by Homan at Home

More a fun activity than a craft, kids can squish their way to making apple pie with this deliciously scented dough.

Apple Coloring

by Life and Homeschool

With a free printable template, this simple craft lets young kids flex their coloring skills.

Pumpkin Apple Stamping

by In the Kids Kitchen

Cut apples are the perfect shape to make cute stamped pumpkins!

Egg Carton Apples

by Crafty Kids Play

Turn old egg cartons into 3D apples in this cool craft.

Apple Basket Stamping

by Simply Full of Delight

Celebrate apple picking with this easy and fun way to make apples!

Apple Tree Name Craft

by The Kind of Crafty Mom

A great start for the school year: kids can practice spelling their name.

Rocking Apple (and Leaf!)

by Crafty Kids Play

A little bottle cap on the back makes this fun craft rock!

Apple Handprint Craft

by The Family Focus Blog

Perfect for younger children, this simple apple uses little hands to make the leaves.

Fall Leaves Crafts

Now it’s time to get creative with fall leaves! Kids can use real or paper leaves to make colorful, autumn-inspired crafts. These simple projects are a great way to bring the beauty of fall indoors.

Nature Crown

by Homan at Home

Take a nature walk, then make a beautiful fall leaf crown from your findings!

Fall Leaves Wreath

by Honey and Lime

This easy craft is the perfect way to work on fine motor skills with little ones.

Handprint Leaves

by Homan at Home

Turn handprints into fall leaves with this simple craft.

Leaf Suncatcher

by The Best Ideas for Kids

Younger and older kids will enjoy making these bright suncatchers!

Fall Leaf Puppets

by Mommy Evolution

Add googly eyes to leaves to create simple puppets.

Leaf Art

by Homan at Home

This craft works for kids of all ages — just glue leaves to the paper, then use a marker to transform them into exciting shapes.

Fall Trays

by The Montessori Twin Mama

Explore the fall season with all your senses with these simple to put together fall tray ideas.

Torn Paper Fall Tree Craft

by Little Ladoo

Practice gluing by making these simple fall trees from tissue paper.

Leaf Rubbing

by The Simple Homeschooler

Your kids will have so much fun turning a plain old leaf rubbing into a picture!

Leaf Sponge Painting

The Best Ideas for Kids

Acrylic paints and a sponge are all you need to make this craft. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the changing seasons.

Tissue Paper Leaf

by Darcy and Brian

Kids will have lots of fun making their own tissue paper leaves with this simple craft!

Autumn Crafts

Let’s dive into some classic autumn crafts! Kids will have a blast making cute projects with acorns, corn, and pumpkins. These fun activities capture the cozy feel of the season and are super easy to do!