Quick & Easy Pumpkin Crafts for Preschool & Kindergarten
Looking for pumpkin crafts that are actually worth your time?
You know the ones I mean. The crafts that build real skills while keeping your kids engaged. The kind that don’t require a Pinterest-perfect setup or an hour of prep work you don’t have.
I’ve pulled together some of my favorite pumpkin crafts for preschool and kindergarten kids. These activities work on fine motor skills, name recognition, and scissor practice—all while giving you something cute for your bulletin board or a fun take-home project.
Here’s what makes these different:
- Low-prep. Most of these easy pumpkin crafts require just scissors, glue, and crayons—things you already have.
- Skill-building. Every craft sneaks in fine motor practice, whether it’s cutting, tearing, hole punching, or tracing.
- Flexible. Use them in centers, as whole-group activities, or send them home for extra practice.
The first crafts in the round-up are available as printable sets in my shop. You can get the links to purchase them at the end of this article. The printables are easy to prep and fun to use. Let’s take a look.
Printable Pumpkin Crafts for Pre-K & Kindergarten
Fold-n-Cut Pumpkin Craft
This one’s a crowd-pleaser!
You print and fold the paper. Then, kids cut along the lines, and then unfold it to reveal their pumpkin shape. The “reveal” moment…..it’s pure magic. They LOVE seeing what they created.
What skills are they building?
- Scissor skills along curved and straight lines
- Bilateral coordination (one hand holds, one hand cuts)
- Following multi-step directions
Teacher Tip
Demo how to keep the paper folded while cutting. Some kids will want to unfold it immediately—that’s okay! Let them discover the process. You can always have them try again with a second sheet
This cutting practice craft works great as a center activity once kids know the steps. Pair it with some orange crayons, markers, or stickers, for decorating, and you’ve got an easy independent station.
Torn Paper Pumpkin Art Page
No scissors? No problem.
This torn paper craft is perfect for kids who are still developing scissor skills or for a quick, low-mess art activity. Kids tear orange construction paper or tissue paper into small pieces and glue them onto a pumpkin image,
What skills are they building?
- Hand strength (tearing paper works those little hand muscles)
- Pincer grasp (picking up small pieces and placing them)
- Eye-hand coordination
Teacher Tip
Pre-cut paper into strips to make tearing easier for younger kids. You can also add some yellow or red tissue paper for color mixing—kids love seeing the shades blend together.
Here’s a great bonus! – This activity is incredibly calming. Some of the most wiggly kids get in the zone when they’re tearing and gluing. It’s a great option for kids who need a sensory-friendly fine motor task.
Pumpkin Name Craft with Fence
Name activities are always a hit, and this name craft adds a seasonal twist.
You customize the printable pumpkins with the letters in their names. Then, kids cut them out and glue them onto the fence background. One version has a hole punch border. The hole punching adds a fine motor component, making the finished product look special.
What skills are they building?
- Name recognition
- letter identification and the proper order of letters in their names
- Cutting practice
- Hand strength – (hole punching is excellent for building those hand muscles)
Teacher Tip
If your kids aren’t ready to cut out the pumpkins on their own, ask a parent or volunteer to cut them out in advance.
These crafts are perfect for a pumpkin-themed bulletin board. Parents love seeing their child’s name displayed, and kids feel so proud pointing out their pumpkin craft.
Pumpkin or Jack-o-Lantern Cut & Paste
These simple fine motor crafts are perfect for practicing scissor skills and more
Kids cut out pumpkin pieces and glue them together to create a pumpkin or jack-o-lantern. Kids can trace them, and then they can give them extra flair by punching holes in each pumpkin.
What skills are they building?
- Cutting along simple lines
- Sequencing and spatial awareness (where does each piece go?)
- Hand strength
- Pencil/crayon control as they trace lines
Teacher Tip
Differentiate by offering different cutting levels. Let beginnings start by snipping the lines on the stems. More advanced cutters can cut all their pieces.
This is also a fun craft to make at home or for a Halloween party activity. The paper pumpkins make a cute “Pumpkin Patch” bulletin board. Add some green paper vine accents, and it will look adorable.
Pumpkin Pie Craft
If you like the pumpkin fine motor craft, you will also like the pumpkin pie version. You can tie it into a Thanksgiving theme or a cooking/baking activity.
Pumpkin Name Puzzle
Here’s another name activity with a fall twist.
Kids put together this pumpkin name puzzle to create a vine of pumpkins that spell their name. Then, they can paste it to a strip of construction paper.
Want to use it as a cutting practice activity? Let your kids cut out the puzzIe pieces on their own.
It’s part craft, part literacy activity, part puzzle.
What skills are they building?
- Name spelling and letter order
- Cutting skills
- Problem-solving (figuring out the correct sequence)
Teacher Tip
Laminate these and use them as a center activity. Kids can practice putting their name together over and over. You can even mix up several kids’ names for a fun challenge.
This is one of those activities that looks impressive but is actually super simple to prep. Print, cut, done. And kids genuinely enjoy putting their names together—especially when they can see their friends’ names too.
I think it’s fun to compare the length of the children’s pumpkin vines.
Pumpkin Name Coloring Sheet with Dot Border
If you want something even simpler, this is it.
Kids color a pumpkin shape that has their name on it, then apply dot stickers or dab dot of paint with dot markers around the border.
What skills are they building?
- Pincer grasp
- Name recognition
- Coloring control
Teacher Tip
Print on thicker paper and use these coloring pages with watercolor paints for a fun change.
I love this name coloring page because of the border. Hole punching is one of those underrated fine motor activities. It works the same muscles kids need for scissor control and writing. Plus, kids think it’s fun—which means they’ll actually want to do it.
Bonus Pumpkin Craft Ideas (No Printables Needed)
Not every craft needs a printable. Here are a few quick and simple ideas you can put together with basic supplies.
Fingerprint Pumpkin Patch
Grab some orange paint and let kids make fingerprint pumpkins on a piece of paper. When the pumpkins are dry, use green paint or marker to add vines and leaves.
Super easy. Super cute. Great for quick art stations or bulletin boards. This activity is perfect for kids who need a sensory-friendly option.
Classic Paper Plate Pumpkin
Paint a paper plate orange, add a green paper stem, and you’ve got a pumpkin.
Want to level it up?
- Add yarn lacing around the edges for fine motor practice.
- Let kids add jack-o-lantern faces with markers or cut paper.
- Glue on construction paper shapes for a collage effect.
The beauty of paper plate crafts? they’re easy to prep. You can adapt them to whatever skill you’re working on—cutting, gluing, lacing, drawing. And they’re sturdy enough to send home without falling apart
Pumpkin Seed Mosaic
Save those pumpkin seeds from your fall sensory bin or classroom pumpkin carving.
Kids glue the seeds onto a pumpkin outline, or we used one of the pumpkin cutouts from above to create a textured work of art. You can leave the seeds natural or dye them with food coloring for a colorful twist.
No pumpkin seeds? Use dried beans, dyed pasta, or even small buttons.
This craft is sensory-rich and builds fine motor control as kids pick up and place each seed. It’s also a great way to talk about textures, counting, and patterning.
Pumpkin Craft Video
Wanna see some videos of the craft in action? I put one together for you here:
Ready to Add These to Your Classroom?
With these pumpkin crafts, you’re building fine motor skills, name recognition, and holiday joy—all while keeping prep minimal.
Whether you’re looking for a quick center activity, a bulletin board project, or a take-home craft, these printables have you covered. They’re designed with real classrooms in mind—simple to prep, easy to use, and effective for skill-building.
Here’s to a fall full of pumpkins, learning, and way less stress.
Print it. Use it. Done.
Purchase the Pumpkin Craft Printables Today
Want to grab the Pumpkin Craft Printables and have them ready for tomorrow? You can find them in my shop. Print once, use them all season long.
Purchase the Pumpkin Craft Printables on TPT
Do you prefer to shop on TPT? You can also purchase the pumpkin printables in my TPT store.
