Pinecones are easy to find during a fall nature walk, but did you know they can also be used for a simple preschool science experiment? With just pinecones, water, and two containers, children can investigate what happens when pinecones get wet—and then watch the change happen all over again as they dry. This pinecone science […]
Apple Taste Test and Graphing Activity for Preschoolers
Apple season is the perfect time to explore new tastes with preschoolers! This easy apple taste test gives children a chance to examine, smell, touch, and taste several kinds of apples before choosing their favorite. After tasting the apples, children can vote for the one they liked best and add their choice to a simple […]
Fall Color Mixing Ice Activity for Preschoolers
Explore colors, melting, and simple science with this easy fall color mixing ice activity for preschoolers. Colored ice cubes, warm water, and pipettes create an engaging hands-on experiment that is simple to prepare and fun to explore. Use red and yellow ice to make orange, or combine blue and yellow ice to make green. Preschoolers […]
Fall Sensory Bin Ideas for Preschoolers
Fall is the perfect time to add a few new sensory bins to your preschool activities. Apples, leaves, pumpkins, acorns, and other seasonal materials make it easy to create hands-on play experiences without needing complicated supplies or a lot of prep. Sensory bins are always popular with preschoolers because they give kids the freedom to […]
Fall Number Match Printable (1–10) for Preschool & Kindergarten
Looking for a fun, hands-on way to practice numbers this fall? This FREE Fall Number Match Printable helps preschool and kindergarten children strengthen number recognition and build important early math skills through play. Using colorful fall-themed cards, children match numbers 1–10 with number words, ten frames, finger counting, and picture quantities. This multi-sensory activity encourages […]
Fall Preschool Lesson Plans
Fall preschool lesson plans are some of my favorites! It’s probably because fall is my favorite season. I love all the fun activities I can do with the toddlers and preschoolers in my home daycare! I used to start planning fall activities mid-summer. The problem I always ran into is that I spent SO MUCH […]
September Preschool Themes
Updated 2026 September is a great month for settling into new routines, getting to know one another, and beginning to explore early fall themes with preschoolers. Whether you’re planning for a preschool classroom, home daycare, or homeschool, September themes can make lesson planning easier by giving you a simple focus for books, sensory play, art, […]
Apple Songs and Fingerplays for Preschoolers and Toddlers
Apple songs are such a fun addition to a fall or September preschool theme! These simple apple songs and fingerplays for preschoolers and toddlers are easy to use during circle time, transitions, or anytime you want to add a little music and movement to your day. Many of these songs include counting, hand motions, colors, […]
Painting Pumpkins with Toddlers and Preschoolers
Painting pumpkins is an easy fall art activity for toddlers and preschoolers. There’s no carving, and children can decorate a real pumpkin in whatever way they choose. In my home daycare, even the youngest children enjoy watching their brushstrokes appear on the bright orange surface. Painting Pumpkins with Toddlers and Preschoolers We often paint pumpkins […]