Looking for a simple fall art activity for kids? This fall tree painting printable is a fun and free way to bring a little autumn color into your day!
With three bare trees ready to decorate, kids can use Q-tips, fingerprints, dot markers, or other art supplies to fill the branches with colorful fall leaves.
It’s an easy, low-prep activity for a cozy afternoon at home, a classroom art project, or a little creative time after school.
A Simple Fall Painting Activity
There are so many fun ways to use this printable!
Kids can use a single Q-tip to make little leaves, bundle several Q-tips together to fill in the trees faster, or experiment with other things they find around the house.
Try traditional fall colors like red, orange, yellow, and brown, or mix things up with different colors.
Add leaves to the branches, paint some falling through the air, or scatter them across the ground.
It’s a simple activity with lots of room to experiment!
Supplies You’ll Need
- Free printable fall tree template
- Printer paper or cardstock
- Washable paint
- Q-tips
- Paper plate or paint palette
- Optional: Rubber band for bundling Q-tips, dot markers, crayons, or other painting tools
How to Use Your Fall Tree Painting Printable
Step 1: Print your trees.
Download and print the free fall tree template. Regular printer paper works, but cardstock is a great option if you’ll be using lots of paint.
Step 2: Choose your fall colors.
Add small amounts of red, orange, yellow, and brown paint to a paper plate or palette.
Step 3: Paint the leaves.
Dip a single Q-tip into the paint to make small leaves, or bundle several Q-tips together with a rubber band to stamp clusters of leaves.
Try different colors, layer the dots, and experiment with other painting tools to see what kinds of leaves you can make!
Step 4: Add falling leaves.
Don’t forget the ground! Add a few leaves floating through the air or scattered beneath the trees.
Step 5: Let your artwork dry.
Once the paint is dry, your colorful fall forest is ready to display!
More Ways to Decorate Your Fall Trees
Don’t have Q-tips or paint? There are plenty of other ways to use this printable!
- Fingerprint painting: Use fingertips to stamp colorful leaves onto the branches.
- Dot markers: Fill the trees with bright fall colors without getting out the paint.
- Torn paper leaves: Glue little pieces of colorful construction paper onto the trees.
- Crayons or markers: Color the trees and add your own autumn details.
- Four seasons art: Print the page four times and decorate the trees for spring, summer, fall, and winter.
A Little Tip for Younger Kids
Try putting a few colors of paint on a paper plate and giving each color its own Q-tip. This makes switching between colors easy and helps keep them from getting too muddy.
And if the leaves end up everywhere except the branches, that’s okay too!
Download Your Free Fall Tree Printable
Ready to paint some fall trees?
Download the free printable below, grab a few art supplies, and have fun experimenting with different colors and painting techniques!
This printable is free for personal and classroom use.
More Creative Fun for Kids
Looking for another easy activity for littles? Try our Monster Dot Marker Printable! Kids can use dot markers, glue, or stickers to decorate their monster.
Happy creating!
