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Fall Leaf Confetti Craft

There’s something magical about autumn leaves—the colors, the crunch, and the way they bring a cozy feel to everything. Instead of raking them all away, why not turn a few into a fun and simple craft? Making fall leaf confetti is an easy activity for all ages that celebrates the beauty of the season. With just a hole punch and some dry leaves, you can create colorful confetti that’s perfect for decorating, crafting, or adding a little extra fall flair to your day. It’s a budget-friendly, eco-friendly way to bring nature indoors and spark creativity.

Not only is making leaf confetti fun, it’s also a sneaky way to build important skills! Punching holes in leaves helps kids strengthen their fine motor muscles, which are needed for writing, cutting, and other everyday tasks. The activity also has a sensory element—kids can feel the textures of crisp or brittle leaves, hear the crunch as they punch, and see the mix of warm autumn colors pile up into tiny bits of “nature confetti.” It’s hands-on learning wrapped up in seasonal fun!

Supplies:

Variety of fall leaves
Hole punch
Paper plate
Small bowl

Directions:

Go out on a nature walk and collect a variety of fall leaves.

Bring them in and set aside to dry. (The hole punching works better when the leaves are dry.)

Use the hole punch to punch holes into the leaves. Empty the hole punch into the small bowl. You’ll want to empty the hole punch regularly so that it doesn’t get too full or jammed up.

Continue punching holes in leaves until you get the desired amount of confetti.

Leaf Confetti can be used for a variety of crafts and activities during the fall season, including sensory play and skill building such as:

Color Sorting – Have kids separate the confetti into piles of reds, yellows, oranges, and browns. Great for visual discrimination.

Counting & Math Fun – Use the confetti for simple math activities like counting, making patterns, or practicing addition and subtraction.

Sensory Bin – Mix the leaf confetti with acorns, pinecones, or small scoops for a seasonal sensory bin.

Letter & Shape Practice – Draw large letters or shapes on paper and let kids “trace” them by gluing on the confetti.

Fine Motor Challenge – Give kids tweezers to pick up and sort the tiny pieces for extra hand-strengthening practice.

Story Starters – Sprinkle confetti on paper, glue it down randomly, and challenge kids to turn the shapes into a picture or story scene.

More Ways to Use Fall Leaf Confetti

Here’s a short list of fun things you can do with dry leaf confetti:

  1. Autumn Collages – Glue the confetti onto paper to make fall trees, pumpkins, or abstract art.
  2. Nature Cards – Decorate homemade greeting cards with leafy confetti accents.
  3. Table Scatter – Use it as eco-friendly confetti for fall parties, Thanksgiving, or nature-themed celebrations.
  4. Bookmarks – Laminate leaf confetti between strips of clear contact paper to make fall bookmarks.
  5. Jar Luminaries – Glue onto mason jars, then add a tea light inside for a warm autumn glow.
  6. Sensory Bottles – Fill a clear bottle with leaf confetti, acorns, and glitter for a calming fall-themed sensory activity.
  7. Mixed Media Crafts – Sprinkle into slime, playdough, or resin crafts for extra texture and color.
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