Free Fall Maze + 15 Autumn Activities for Kids

When the temperature starts dropping, I get excited. I love fall. Don’t get me wrong, I love summer also, but I’m the bloom where you’re planted kind of girl. So when autumn arrives, I find plenty to enjoy about it too. I really like doing activities with my kids that are centered around the season to help them learn to love every season as well. This year we have a lot of ideas. This post will share a fun free fall maze and 15 other autumn inspired activities.

The Value of Mazes

The biggest draw to mazes is that they are fun. I know my kids enjoy doing them. In fact, my three-year-old is happy to do the same maze several times. I print a maze (or draw one) and put it in a plastic page protector. Then she can use a dry erase marker to do the maze over and over. My older kids like harder mazes.

Beyond being fun, mazes also have educational value. They help kids learn critical thinking skills and problem solving. Children must also practice being patient as they figure out how to solve the maze.

Additionally, mazes are a fun way to practice hand-eye coordination and improve writing skills.

Furthermore, at a very basic level, when kids draw the path to finish a maze, they are learning that lines on paper have purpose. This is a critical connection to make in order to learn to read and write. So mazes can be a fun way to help your child be ready to read.

Related: 5 Simple Things Every Parent Can Do to Help their Child Be Ready to Read

Free Fall Maze

Education.com is a great resource for printables, including mazes. Additionally, their site has educational lesson plans and online games.

They have shared a free fall maze with us! This is perfect for your preschooler or kindergartener. Click here for instant printing access to the free fall maze. Click here for the answer key.

Navigate your way out of Summer and into Autumn with this fun maze! Practice fine motor skills with more activities like this from Education.com!

15 Other Fall Activities for Kids

Here are 15 other fun autumn activities to do with your kids.

1. Make Gratitude Beans.
   • Put a jar and beans by the door. Then, when coming or going, say something you’re grateful for and put a bean in the jar. Try to fill the jar. Dye the beans fun fall colors for an added activity. Fun at Home with Kids shows you how to dye them.
2. Gather flowers or leaves and make a pressed flower bookmark to use when you snuggle up and read.
   • I can’t wait to try this tutorial from Buggy and Buddy because the bookmarks look amazing.
3. Make a squirrel puppet and do other squirrel activities.
   • Find several squirrel ideas, including a free printable puppet at To You: Love, Marielle.
4. Dance in the rain.
   • Music optional.
5. Make Paper Mache scarecrows.
   • Find our tutorial for paper mache scarecrows and woven paper hats on Lovin’ Life with Littles.
6. Go for a walk or hike and enjoy the cooling temperatures and fall colors.
   • Do a scavenger hunt, play I Spy, or just chat while you walk.
7. Do an autumn coloring page, word search, or crossword.
   • Find more fun autumn activities from Education.com.
8. Rake leaves for a neighbor or elderly member of your community.
   • If you want more service ideas for your family, my free eBook, Raising Compassionate Children in a Conceited World, comes with 101 Service Ideas for Families.
9. Make a painting using apple halves as stamps.
   • We combined the apple stamping with a fun activity to help our kids get along better with each other.
10. Bake pumpkin chocolate chip cookies. Share them with friends. (If there are any left!)
    • This is my all-time favorite pumpkin chocoloate chip cookie recipe from a dear friend.
11. Read a fall chapter book together.
    • Check the list from The Moments at Home for a new, fun, fall read. Most likely we’ll try Little Witch by Anna Elizabeth Bennett this year.
12. Make 3D paper pumpkins.
    • This tutoral from DIY Inspired looks cute for decorations around the house.
13. Go to an orchard and pick apples or go to a pumpkin patch.
    • Many orchards and patches coordinate events for families, so check your local calendar.
14. Enjoy a football day together.
    • Watch a football game on TV or at the local high school. If your crew is up for it, play your own game of football, either tag, flag, or mud.
15. Have an apple cider party.
    • Invite friends or keep it a family affair. Offer add-ins like caramel or cinnamon. Drink while you chat or play Apples to Apples.

Fall Fun for Everyone

Between the colors and smells, holidays and events, autumn is teaming with inspiration for fun time spent with families. So whether you are doing the free fall maze together or one of the other fun autumn activities, make this a season of memories with your kids.

What are some of your favorite fall activities for kids? Share in the comments!

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