Free Printable Fall Activity Placemat for Kids

Looking for a fun and easy fall activity for kids? This free printable fall activity placemat is filled with autumn-themed puzzles, coloring areas, word games, and more.

Whether you need a quick classroom activity, a cozy fall printable for home, or some festive fun for a party, this activity sheet is an easy option. Just print it out, set out crayons or markers, and let kids enjoy a little autumn fun.

This free printable is great for parents, teachers, homeschoolers, or anyone looking for a simple activity for kids. It works well for fall parties, classrooms, Thanksgiving break, homeschool, restaurant-style placemats, or a simple after-school activity.

It is more than just a fall coloring page, too. This printable includes a fall word search, word scramble, counting activity, tic-tac-toe boards, an apple maze, and plenty of cute autumn pictures to color. An answer key is also included, making it especially helpful for classrooms and group activities.

Who This Is For

This printable is best for preschoolers through early elementary kids, roughly ages 4-9. Younger kids can enjoy coloring the fox, pumpkins, leaves, scarecrow, mushrooms, apple maze, and other fall designs with help from an adult. They can also count the leaves and play tic-tac-toe. Kindergarten and first-grade students can work on the word search, word scramble, maze, and counting activity more independently.

On average, this printable fall activity placemat will keep kids entertained for about 15-30 minutes. It is a cute way to add a little fun to your fall lesson plans, Thanksgiving table, or cozy autumn afternoon at home.

a fall activity placemat for kids with a word search, word scramble, apple maze, tic-tac-toe boards, counting activity, pumpkins, leaves, a fox, scarecrow, and hedgehog

answer key showing completed word search, word scramble, apple maze, and fall leaf counting activity for kids

What’s Included

This free printable includes a kid-friendly fall activity page plus an answer key for the puzzle activities. Here is what kids will find:

Fall Word Search

The word search includes simple fall words such as leaf, apple, acorn, corn, hay, pie, owl, fox, turkey, and pumpkin. This activity is a fun way for kids to practice letter recognition, spelling, and fall vocabulary as they search for seasonal words.

Fall Word Scramble

The unscramble section gives kids a chance to rearrange mixed-up autumn words. The words include autumn, rake, cider, cozy, and gourd. This is a great exercise for children who are practicing spelling, word recognition, and problem-solving. Younger kids can also complete this section with help from a parent, teacher, or older sibling.

Count the Fall Leaves

Kids can search the page and count all the fall leaves hidden throughout the design. This adds a simple visual challenge and gives preschoolers and kindergarteners a fun way to practice counting, number recognition, and attention to detail. It feels like a mini scavenger hunt while still building early math skills.

Tic-Tac-Toe

The printable includes tic-tac-toe boards for a quick and easy game. Kids can play with classmates, siblings, friends, parents, or teachers. This is a great little bonus activity for fall parties, classroom centers, lunch tables, or quiet time.

Apple Maze

Kids can follow the path through the apple while practicing visual tracking, fine motor skills, and problem-solving.

Fall Coloring Areas

There are plenty of cute fall-themed pictures to color, including a fox, pumpkins, mushrooms, a scarecrow, fall leaves, an apple maze, and a hedgehog. Kids can use crayons, markers, or colored pencils to bring the whole page to life.

Answer Key

An answer key is included for the puzzle portions of this printable fall activity placemat, making it easy for parents, teachers, and caregivers to quickly check the completed sheet.

This is especially useful if you are using it in a classroom, daycare, fall party, or any setting where several kids may be completing the printable at the same time.

Supplies Needed

8.5″ x 11″ paper
Printer and black ink
Colored pencils, crayons, markers, or colored pens
PDF file with answer key

I recommend printing on cardstock if you want it to be more durable, especially if you plan to use it as a placemat or reusable classroom activity. Regular printer paper works perfectly fine for everyday use, though.

How to Print the Fall Activity Placemat

Click the button below to open the printable PDF.
Save the file to your computer.
Open the PDF in a viewer like Adobe Reader.
Choose landscape orientation in your printer settings.
Make sure the paper size is set to fit or actual size, depending on your printer.
Use high-quality print settings for the best results.
Print on regular printer paper, or use cardstock for a sturdier placemat.
Set out crayons, markers, or colored pencils for the kids.
Print the answer key separately, or keep it open on your device so you can check the answers when they are done.