Over the years, I’ve tried countless pumpkin art projects with kids! This list brings together some of my favorites – from simple drawings to playful pumpkin magnets! I am sure you will find the perfect pumpkin idea to spark your child’s creativity.
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The textures and colors of a Fall pumpkin make it the perfect subject matter for all sorts of Fall art ideas for kids. Find your next pumpkin art project below!
Creative Pumpkin Kid Ideas
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Easy Polymer Clay Pumpkin Magnets
Create Jack-O-Lantern or simple pumpkin magnets to decorate your fridge all Fall. This is a simple pumpkin craft idea that both kids and adults will love.
Learn how to create marble paper with shaving cream for this fun, messy but easy pumpkin craft. This is a great process art idea to try with younger children.
Use glue and chalk pastels to create Autumn-inspired images. Kids will love blending the colors of the chalk pastels to create the illusion of a 3-D pumpkin.
Fill The Pumpkin Party Game (Easy Craft and Fine Motor Activity)
Work on those fine motor skills with this fun fill-the-pumpkin party game. This pumpkin activity can be made in minutes and is fun for all ages making it a great extra station or class Halloween party game idea.
This easy pumpkin drawing is perfect for older children when you need a simple one-day art lesson. Grab those markers and get to work creating a black and white doodle pumpkin.
Are you looking for a quick Elementary art lesson idea? Create a fun drawing in black glue, add a Van Gogh-inspired sky, and paint away. This is a fun Fall painting idea for second and third-graders.
Experiment with different watercolor painting techniques to create a quick pumpkin painting. This easy tutorial will show you how to layer colors for a creative painting.
Have fun swirling paint together to create a colorful painted pumpkin in under 5 minutes with this easy tutorial. There are so many fun color combinations we can’t wait to try.
Are you looking for a fun Halloween pumpkin craft that can also help decorate your home? You will have so much fun making this DIY paper bag pumpkin craft. This fall craft is fast and easy to make with your kids. Grab those paper bags and make this creative pumpkin craft today.
Create a charming Paper Pumpkin Craft using simple strips of construction paper and a toilet paper tube for an easy Fall sculpture that is perfect for young children.
Even the youngest children can work to make this cute pipe cleaner pumpkin craft. Grab those orange beads and get to work making this adorable 3-D Fall decoration idea.
These pumpkin art project ideas are great for Fall, budget-friendly, and easy enough for kids of all ages at home or in the classroom. Save this list and share it with a friend who loves creative and unique pumpkin ideas for kids.
As a former art teacher, artist and mom, Erin knows how important expressing your creativity is. Even the youngest children can enjoy the process of artmaking with their families.
