Looking for a simple fall Bible craft for preschoolers that is more than just a cute pumpkin activity?
This Handpicked by God pumpkin craft is a sweet way to combine fall fun with a simple Bible lesson about how God made each of us with a purpose.
And the best part? There is no one “right” way to make it!
Your preschooler can turn this free printable into a handprint craft, a fingerprint craft, a paper collage, a dot-marker activity, or simply color the pumpkin. It’s an easy fall activity to pull out for homeschool, Sunday school, children’s church, or a preschool classroom.
Handpicked by God: A Fall Bible Craft for Preschoolers
Fall is such a fun season for little ones. Pumpkins, changing leaves, apple picking, and all those cozy fall colors give us plenty of opportunities to bring seasonal themes into our homeschool and Bible lessons.
But fall crafts can also be a great opportunity to point our children back to God.
This printable says “Handpicked by God” and features a pumpkin along with Ephesians 2:10.
The verse reminds us:
“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” — Ephesians 2:10
The idea of being God’s handiwork makes this especially fun for a hands-on preschool activity. Ephesians 2:10 teaches that we are God’s workmanship and that He created us for good works.
So while your child is decorating their pumpkin, you can use the opportunity to talk about something much more important: God made them on purpose.
What You’ll Need
The beauty of this craft is that you probably already have everything you need!
You will need:
- The free Handpicked by God printable
- Crayons or colored pencils
- Washable paint, if you’re making a handprint
- Construction paper or scrapbook paper (to make a collage)
- Dot markers
- Glue
- Scissors, if needed
You don’t need to buy special craft supplies. Just use whatever you already have on hand.
5 Ways to Make This Fall Bible Craft
One reason I love this printable is that you can use it with children of different ages and abilities.
1. Make a Handprint Pumpkin
This is probably the most obvious choice—and such a fun keepsake!
Have your child paint their hand and press it onto the pumpkin portion of the printable. You can use orange paint for a traditional pumpkin look, or let your child get creative with different colors.
Younger preschoolers may need a little help getting their handprint onto the page, but that’s part of the fun!
As you work, remind your child:
“God made you. You are His handiwork!”
2. Try Fingerprints or Thumbprints
Don’t want to deal with an entire painted hand?
Use fingerprints or thumbprints instead!
Your child can fill the pumpkin with little fingerprints, make fingerprint dots around the pumpkin, or use their fingerprints to create colorful fall decorations.
This is also a great option for toddlers or younger preschoolers who aren’t quite ready to cooperate with a full handprint.
3. Make a Paper Collage
Grab some scraps of orange, yellow, brown, and green construction paper.
Let your child tear or cut the paper into small pieces and glue them onto the pumpkin.
This makes a great fall process art activity while still giving you an opportunity to talk about the Bible verse.
And preschoolers usually love anything that involves ripping paper and making a mess with glue. 😂
4. Use Dot Markers
For a super simple, low-prep option, pull out your dot markers!
Your preschooler can fill the pumpkin with dots or use different colors to decorate the entire page.
This is especially nice when you want a fall Bible craft but don’t want to get out paint, glue, and a dozen other supplies.
5. Just Color It!
And honestly?
It’s completely okay to just color the page.
Print the craft, hand your child some crayons, and let them color.
You don’t have to turn every preschool activity into an elaborate Pinterest project.
Sometimes a quiet coloring activity paired with a simple conversation about Scripture is exactly what your child needs.
Talk About Ephesians 2:10
While your child works on their pumpkin, take a few minutes to talk about the verse.
You could say something like:
“Do you know who made you? God did! And He made you special. The Bible says that we are God’s handiwork. That means you are something God made!”
Then ask a few simple questions:
- Who made you?
- What are some things God made?
- What is something you like about the way God made you?
- What is one good thing you can do for someone else today?
- How can we use the things God gave us to help others?
You don’t need a long preschool Bible lesson.
A few simple questions can turn a craft into a meaningful conversation about God’s creation, our identity in Christ, and doing good works.
A Fall Craft With a Bigger Purpose
I love seasonal crafts, but I especially love when we can use them to point our children toward Scripture.
This little pumpkin isn’t just something cute to hang on the refrigerator.
It can remind your child:
God made me.
God knows me.
He has a purpose for me.
I can use what He has given me to do good.
And that’s a pretty wonderful message to tuck into a simple fall craft.
Get the Free Handpicked by God Printable
Ready to make your own Handpicked by God pumpkin?
Download the free printable below and choose whichever decorating method works best for your child.
Make a handprint. Try fingerprints. Tear up construction paper. Use dot markers. Or simply grab the crayons.
There really is no wrong way to do it!
It’s an easy fall Bible craft for preschoolers that works beautifully at home, in a homeschool preschool, Sunday school class, children’s ministry, or Christian preschool classroom.
And when you’re finished, you’ll have a sweet fall keepsake that points your little one back to an even sweeter truth:
They were handpicked by God.
Cozy Fall Mornings
If you love simple, hands-on activities like this one, you’ll love my Fall Preschool Morning Menu! 🍂 It’s filled with fun, low-prep activities designed especially for little learners, giving you an easy plan for your preschool mornings without having to spend hours searching Pinterest for ideas. From early learning and fine-motor activities to fall-themed fun, it’s a simple way to make your mornings feel intentional, engaging, and a little more fun. Grab the Fall Preschool Morning Menu here!
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