To say we have a lot of leaves to rake/blow is an understatement. Utter ridiculousness. My husband has been blowing them with his (very old) blower, and of course John wanted to join in, so John has his own homemade blower pack and blower. But the kids loooved playing in the leaves and they have…
harvest outdoor learning
preschool leaf math
We love being outside in the fall. Leaves are constantly making their way into our house. And I’m not complaining! I love having natural items on our nature table, and even on our floor. I love finding natural ways to encourage mathematics learning. I thought of six very simple ways to encourage early counting and…
Montessori Fall Trays
We have been enjoying the fall season this September. Picking apples down the road, picking pumpkins, watching the combines harvest the corn and wheat. Watching and collecting the falling acorns. There are so many various activities and trays you could create for fall learning. I collected 20+ Montessori Fall Activities in a previous post, so…
Montessori Fall Activities
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. This post is a part of an amazing giveaway from members…
best no cook play dough for fall
We made the easiest and best no cook play dough this week for fall. This play dough is very simple and quick to make and provides a wonderful time of imaginative play and exploration for children. We explored No Cook Play dough for our 12 Months of Sensory Dough this month, and wow, is this…
at the pumpkin patch
{wordless wednesday} before the arm break
tot school: 11 fall activity ideas
Fall is our favorite season. We have had so much fun with leaves and pumpkins and I want to share all that we have been doing in Tot School these last few weeks! Can you believe we still haven’t “officially” carved a pumpkin? We plan to do that this week! This idea is from Angela…
Leaf Identification Cards {free printable!}
{This post may contain affiliate links, please see my disclosure policy.} My favorite activity, of all time, is taking walks on the trails with my family. I love being out in nature, getting some exercise, and sometimes just being silent. Lately, my son has taken to running the trails with me. We run ahead while Marshall…
autumn days
{wordless wednesday} {my husband is not mowing — they are just moving leaves!}
fall sensory bin {with homemade pumpkin play dough!}
Fall is a beautiful season. Leaves, pumpkins, gourds. So much to see and learn and explore through a child’s eyes. My children absolutely loved this sensory bin!! I was so excited, as this is the first one that May could really join John. I purposely made this bin completely safe for her (no choking hazards!)…
