Hammering nails into pumpkins creates unique jack-o-lanterns and is so much fun for kids! We love fall and fall means doing lots of pumpkin themed activities. We usually do lots of pumpkin learning activities and crafts, like pumpkin washing sensory play and pumpkin patch small world activities, every year in my home daycare. Each of these activities are […]
Pumpkin Collages with Fall Fabrics for Toddlers
Every fall I tell myself I’m going to use my sewing machine to make something festive but I just never get around to it. This year I finally decided that rather than letting the fabric just collect dust I should actually do something with it. As a result I turned some of it into this fun fall craft for my […]
Pumpkin Washing Fall Sensory Bin
Pumpkins are my favorite symbol of fall so what’s better than turning them into a fall sensory bin. After a recent trip to the pumpkin patch (well three pumpkin patches to be exact) we ended up with a pile of pumpkins and gourds. We plan to find fun ways to explore and learn with pumpkins in […]
Fall Jack-O-Lantern Preschool Activity (Book Inspired)
This fall jack-o-lantern preschool activity is so much fun! It’s also a great way to help young children learn about big emotions and how to manage them. This simple learning activity was created based on one of our favorite pumpkin-themed fall books: It’s Pumpkin Day, Mouse! by Laura Numeroff. It’s a classic story that is […]
Fall Felt Board Play: Fall Tree
A new felt board project! Our fall tree! We’ve been talking about and observing how the leaves are changing around the neighborhood and at our local parks so I made this for our felt board. I used the clip art templates to make the trunk and the leaves that I found through a quick Google search. […]
Pumpkin Counting Activity & Light Table Play for Preschoolers
This pumpkin counting activity for preschoolers is perfect for fall! Kids are back in school and the weather is getting cooler! As fall begins we’re seeing pumpkins pop up everywhere and the kids love learning about them. To go with our introduction to counting and numbers I made this simple Montessori-inspired pumpkin counting set. It’s super easy to […]
Easy Autumn Nature Table
Fall is here and it’s time to put tother our autumn nature table. We don’t necessarily follow the Waldorf method in our home but I know nature tables are a big part of Waldorf homes. As a kid my grandmother always had a what she called a “nature shelf” in her entryway. It was an […]
Felt Board Apple Tree Counting Game for Toddlers
Fall is here and that means lots of fun with apples and leaves! Today broke out this simple felt board apple tree set that is perfect for toddlers learning to count! We’ve been busy playing with apple pie playdough and exploring leaves on the light table but our felt board has been neglected. To give it a […]
Easy Fine Motor Light Table Activities for Fall
Light table activities for fall are the best! We adore fall around here and these easy light table activities are great for fun and fine motor skill development. An easy activity that you can do with you preschoolers and toddlers this fall. Our light table gets so much more use in the fall and winter […]