The fall is a gorgeous time of year. Cooler weather, leaves falling, beautiful colors. There are so many new topics in nature to discuss and discover with little ones. This list of suggestions for Montessori Fall Activities includes pumpkins, leaves, corn, apples, and acorns.
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The activities listed will cover the four Montessori principles of language, mathematics, practical life, and sensorial.
Language Activities
Alphabet Pumpkins from The Imagination Tree
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DIY Leaf Alphabet from Under the Sycamore
Pre-writing in corn meal from Carrots are Orange
Fall Sound Sorting Cards, Rhyming Cards, and Reading Cards from Trillium Montessori
Bringing autumn poems to life from Children’s Books and Reading
Pre-writing with apple playdough {with free printable} from Preschool Toolbox
Pumpkin Life Cycle Book and Craft {with free printable} from Preschool Toolbox
Mathematics Activities
Outdoor Acorn Math Activities from Living Montessori Now
Pumpkin and Corn Sorting Tray from Preschool Inspirations
Counting with Leaves from Montessori Confessions
Apple Tree Number Match {with free printable} from Spell Outloud
Pumpkin Seeds Counting Cards {with free printable} from Trillium Montessori
Practical Life Activities
Leaf Threading from A Little Learning for Two
Fall Clothespin Tree from Stir the Wonder
Cutting Strips from the Fall Printable Pack from This Reading Mama
Fall Flower Arranging from Discovery Moments
Leaf Lacing from Happy Hooligans
Exercising grace and courtesy through sharing carrot snacks from Montessori Nature
Sensorial Activities
Pumpkin Exploration from Wildflower Ramblings
Apple Pie Play Dough from The Imagination Tree
Apple Scented Soda Dough from Frogs Snails and Puppy Dog Tails
September Sensory Tub from Counting Coconuts
Apple Pie Oats Sensory Bin from Fun A Day
Fall Sensory Bin with Pumpkin Playdough from Wildflower Ramblings
Also check out the Free 30 Leaf Identification Cards from Wildflower Ramblings
Fall Activity and Craft Ideas
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These are great activities we love making pictures with all the lovely coloured leaves.
Thanks Leanne!!
i love being a preschool teacher during the fall! so many fun activities! i love Montessori based activities for the children! I really like the Pumpkin and Corn Sorting Tray. and i LOVE ALL the sensory activities. I LOVE making fall scented sensory items! SO much fun! I think I Get more excited than the children lol :)
All this information is wonderful and definitely will be put to good use, and thanks for all the fun stuff I can do with my grand-children, they love craft time :) @tisonlyme143
these are ALL so wonderful!! Thank you for sharing! I can not wait to try these out. I will put this link in my blog as well to share!
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Great thank you for these ideas and activties. Thank you for the chance.
Carrot Fingers. Buy some fresh carrots. Cut them into finger sizes. put peanut butter on the nail bed, and use the peanut butter to glue red apple peel cut into a fingernail. Eat that! This is a healthy snack for kids, and they love the gore!
I love how you made such unique creations from nature’s best
Such cute ideas for littles!
Great ideas.
The Pumpkin Playdough is neat!
Great ideas. Love the leaves
Great thank you for these ideas and activties. Thank you.