How to Draw Fall Ideas

This bundle of Fall themed directed drawing for kids is filled with creative ideas you can use to encourage your kids to use their imagination and express themselves through art this year. These no-prep printables are perfect for incorporating extra fine motor practice, creative thinking, and self-expression in the classroom and at home. So have fun being creative with This free printable pack of How to Draw Fall Ideas.

You can use these Fall drawing theme ideas to engage reluctant learners, celebrate the season virtually, and introduce Fall themes in your classroom or homeschool lessons. The possibilities are endless! Keep reading to learn how you can extend the learning this Fall with these themed drawing challenge ideas.

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Fall Drawing Themes

There are all kinds of awesome benefits your students can explore while drawing these Fall themed items and characters. Did you know drawing is an excellent way to boost memory?

You can use these guided drawing pages to improve information recall and encourage students to reconstruct what they learn through art.

Fall drawings

In this Fall directed drawing for kids bundle, you’ll get 9 pages of step-by-step guided drawing instructions you can use to encourage creativity and build fine motor skills in your classroom. Plus, it’s a fun addition to Fall themed lessons too!

Check out what’s included:

Acorn
Apple
Apple Pie
Cherry Pie
Maple Leaf
Mushroom
Scarf
Squirrel
Turkey

What’s your favorite Fall theme to learn about or draw?

Share your awesome Fall drawing theme ideas in the comment section below.

Drawing Challenge Ideas

Zoom Drawing Challenge Ideas

The increase in virtual learners these past few years has encouraged teachers to get even more creative as they work to engage students virtually. Drawing challenges is a fun way to engage shy or reluctant virtual students. Start a drawing challenge for your class and watch their imagination take flight!

Printable drawing prompts can be emailed to students ahead of time, or you can do a drawing tutorial on screen with these directed drawing ideas while students follow along on their own paper.

Then, have each child share their art and talk about what they have chosen to draw and why. Extend the learning by comparing and contrasting different Fall drawing themes.

Fall Directed Drawing for Kids

You can use this drawing theme bundle to introduce all kinds of exciting Fall lessons and activities too. Whether you’re going to be learning about apples, turkeys, or dressing for the weather, there’s a Fall drawing theme for you in this printable set.

Check out the drawing themes included in this bundle that you can build upon and a few favorite ideas to extend your directed drawing for kids this Fall.

Scarf

Learn how to draw a scarf with your students with this directed drawing page for kids. Then, enjoy Where Is Owl’s Scarf? by Brandy Cooke together. This cute lift a flap book will help young learners build problem-solving skills, expand their vocabulary, and think critically.

Apples

An apple theme is perfect for your classroom this Fall! Add these adorable apple drawing pages to your lesson plans for even more fun and fine motor skill-building. Don’t forget to check out my Apple Life Cycle Activities for Preschoolers for even more learning fun.

Pies

Apple pie and cherry pie are Fall dessert staples. Have fun drawing them and other favorite Fall dishes with these drawing challenge printables for kids. Then, read Marjorie Priceman’s How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World or I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Pie together for even more learning fun. Finally, get in the kitchen and make your own delicious pie to share. It will be a memorable experience filled with learning opportunities too.

Acorns

Take a nature walk with your kids this Fall and spend time observing Fall leaves, squirrels, and acorns too. Then, start a nature journal together. You can use these printable how-to-draw pages to draw acorns in your nature journal. Get more fun nature study ideas and learn how to Build a Nature Table this Fall too.

Maple Leaf

Fall is all about the leaves right? The beautiful colors and shapes are mesmerizing. Draw your very own fall leaves to decorate as you wish with these Fall directed drawing pages for kids. Then, make your own leaf collages using construction paper for even more learning fun. Add a themed snack with some delicious maple leaf cookies to make it a day your kids won’t forget.

Mushrooms

Mushrooms are fascinating! You’ll probably see a few in your own backyard this Fall. Take some time to explore and learn about these cool fungi with your kids. Then, draw your very own mushrooms using these step-by-step guided drawing instructions. Finally, learn more about why mushrooms are so awesome with a learning video from Sci Show Kids.

Squirrel

Draw your very own squirrel friend, give it a name, and make up a story all about him or her this Fall. You can use these directed drawing challenges to help your kids build fine motor skills, practice handwriting, and get creative with their own drawing and writing this Fall. For extra learning fun, play The Sneaky Snacky Squirrel Game to build counting and sorting skills with young learners too.

Turkey

You might know how to cook a turkey, but do you know how to draw one? With this directed drawing theme, you and your kids can learn to draw your very own turkey feast together just in time for Thanksgiving. Add this fun drawing challenge to a Thanksgiving themed family movie night. Pop some popcorn, watch Free Birds, and draw your turkeys for a fun and memorable Thanksgiving experience.

Directed Drawing for Kids

Fun Fall Ideas

Check out more of my Fall printables and activities you can use in the classroom or at home to make memories and keep learning fun this Fall:

Preschool Fall Themes

Want more drawing challenge ideas to share with your kids this Fall? Try a printable drawing challenge:

Autumn Drawing Challenge

Don’t forget to share your favorite Fall activity ideas and drawing challenge ideas in the comments. I can’t wait to read them and try a few with my family too!