Easy Fall Squirrel Craft for Kids

Create an Easy Fall Squirrel Craft for Kids using colorful paper leaves to build a fluffy tail! This activity is perfect as a preschool squirrel craft or classroom fall leaf craft.

Squirrel Craft

Bring a little autumn charm indoors with this Easy Fall Squirrel Craft for Kids! Using colorful paper leaves to create the squirrel’s big fluffy tail makes this project both fun and eye-catching. Kids will love layering the leaves, and you’ll love how simple it is to set up. Bring a little autumn charm indoors with this colorful fall leaf craft.

Why You’ll Love This Craft

• Simple and fun – just cut, glue, and decorate!
• Perfectly seasonal – the colorful paper leaves capture the beauty of autumn.
• Skill-building – great for practicing cutting, gluing, and fine motor skills.
• Great for little ones – this makes a wonderful preschool squirrel craft or activity for early elementary kids.

Materials Needed To Make A Fall Leaf Squirrel Craft

• Free Squirrel Craft
• Brown Cardstock, two shades
• Cardstock in Fall Colors (red, green, orange and yellow)
• Markers (to match leaf colors)
• Googly eye
• Pink Cardstock
• Hole Punch
• Pencil and Sharpie Marker

How To Make a Fall Leaf Squirrel Craft

Step 1: Cut out the Squirrel

• Using our free template, trace your squirrel shape onto the brown paper and cut it out.
• Cut out leaf shapes in fall colors.

Step 2: Make Veins on Leaves

• Add veins with a marker to make them look a bit more realistic.

Step 3: Build the Tail

• Starting at the base, glue the leaves one at a time to form a big, fluffy tail. Overlap them for a full, layered look.

Step 4: Add the Face

• Glue the body of the squirrel to the colorful leaf tail.
• Glue on a googly eye and a pink circle,cut with a hole punch, for the cheek.
• Draw on the nose with a black marker.
• Using a brown marker draw two arm shapes.

Crafty Tips

• Pre-cut leaves for younger kids if you want to make it quicker.
• Switch up the colors for different seasons—pastels for spring, or glitter paper for a festive touch.
• Use the squirrel as part of a classroom bulletin board for a preschool squirrel craft activity.