Busy Little Squirrel Craft for Kids (Fall Activity & Fine Motor Fun)
Fun Fall Activity for Preschool & Kindergarten
This Busy Little Squirrel craft is a simple and engaging fall-themed activity for kids. Using basic supplies, children can create their own adorable squirrel while practicing cutting, gluing, and color recognition.
This craft is ideal for preschool, kindergarten, and early elementary classrooms, as well as homeschool or at-home learning during autumn. It’s perfect for combining art, literacy, and seasonal learning.
Pick up a fun book to read aloud with your child. "The Busy Little Squirrel" by Nancy Tafuri is a great fall story about a busy squirrel. Squirrel is so busy getting ready for winter he has no time to stop and spend time with any of his friends. After reading is a perfect time to create the busy squirrel craft.
Why You’ll Love This Squirrel Craft
- 🐿️ Fun, fall-themed craft for kids
- ✂️ Simple shapes and easy assembly
- 🎨 Encourages creativity and color exploration
- 👧👦 Builds fine motor and hand-eye coordination
- 📚 Perfect for classroom, homeschool, or small groups
Supplies Needed
- Brown, orange, and tan construction paper or cardstock
- Scissors
- Paint
- Sponge
- Glue stick or liquid glue
- Markers or crayons
- Optional: googly eyes, cotton balls
Step 1: Prepare the Background Paper
Get your paper ready by sponge painting. Your child will love using a sponge to add paint all over the paper. You can let your child choose any colors they would like for the background. I chose to use fall colors, but the choice it's up to your child.
Step 2: Make a Tree
After painting your background, create a simple tree on brown paper. After drawing, cut out the outline of the tree. Add details to the tree with black marker.
Draw and cut out a tree on brown paper. Add details with a marker.
Step 3: Add the Tree and Squirrel to the Background Paper
Glue the tree onto the background paper. After, glue the squirrel onto the tree branch.
Add the tree and squirrel to the paper.
Step 4: Optional Writing Extension
To finish, add a sentence about what squirrel was doing. Have your child complete the sentence, The bust squirrel _____________. Allow your child to complete the sentence with any word/words they would like to. After completing the sentence, add the paper to the bottom on the art.
✨ Free Squirrel and Writing Template PDF — Click to Download!
Learning Benefits & Extensions
🧠 Educational Benefits
The Busy Little Squirrel craft helps children develop:
- Fine motor skills (cutting, gluing, coloring)
- Shape recognition and spatial awareness
- Creativity and self-expression
- Understanding of fall and wildlife
📘 Learning Extensions
- Read a fall-themed story about squirrels and discuss their habits
- Count leaves, acorns, or squirrels in the craft
- Write a short sentence about what the squirrel is doing
- Pair with a science lesson on animals preparing for winter
Looking for other Fall crafts? Try some other crafts on my page!
Kim
Kim
Perfect For
- Fall classroom crafts
- Preschool and kindergarten art centers
- Homeschool autumn units
- Seasonal bulletin boards
- Indoor learning on crisp autumn days
Display Ideas
- Create a fall forest bulletin board with multiple squirrels
- Hang in classroom windows or hallways
- Use in storytelling or literacy corners
- Send home as an autumn keepsake
Final Thoughts
This Busy Little Squirrel craft for kids is a fun, easy, and educational fall activity. It combines art, creativity, and fine motor practice while bringing the autumn season to life in your classroom or home.
If you’re looking for a simple fall craft that’s both cute and learning-focused, this Busy Little Squirrel craft is perfect 🐿️🍁
If you try this craft, I’d love to see it! Share your creations or save this project for later.
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