Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. See my disclosure for more details. Pumpkins, pumpkins everywhere! I love this “pumpkin” time of year. Not only for the pumpkin lattes but also for the fabulous sensory experiences that pumpkins give our kids. You know, that ooey, gooey mess that either makes use smile or cringe? Not to worry, if you or your children don’t like to touch the “pumpkin guts,” you don’t have to for this activity. It is so important for us to “read” the faces of our … [Read more...]
Fall Math Packet for Preschoolers
I just love this time of year....pumpkins, changing leaves, warm drinks, sweatshirts, campfires...the list could go on and on! Now that school is in full swing, I wanted to share a new fall math packet with you! This 33-page packet includes fun activities to learn numbers, practice counting, and more! In this math packet, you will find practice with these skills: number recognition counting comparing (biggest/smallest) finding differences writing numbers one-to-one … [Read more...]
Appleseed Color & Count
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. See my disclosure for more details. Fall is almost here and soon we'll see apples everywhere! Apples come in many colors and forms (apple cider is my favorite!) As I wander the grocery stores and Apple Hill (a local apple tree farm), I can’t help but be in awe of all the colors! There are so many different colors of apples and each one has a slightly different flavor. One of my favorite things to teach with apples is that, although they are all … [Read more...]
Leaf Activities for Preschoolers
Fall is a perfect time do plan some leaf activities with preschoolers. If you live in a place where the leaves change colors, then you know how magical it feels when this happens. Every year I long for the colored leaves lasted longer before they gracefully fall to the ground. Today I'm showing you some of our absolute FAVORITE leaf activities! I hope you'll try some of them out and let me know which one is your favorite! 1. Sticky Leaf Tree Go on a leaf hunt and find all sorts of … [Read more...]
Moving Spider Craft
Are you ready to see the cutest moving spider craft?! This is such a fun activity to do with little ones at any time of the year, but especially in October! Like I mentioned in my spider post from yesterday, spiders give me the creepy crawlies, but I love cute spider crafts! This moving spider craft is easy to make, fun for kids, and simple for supplies. Moving Spider Craft Materials spider printable page 1 piece of card stock paper (any color) string (about 3-4 feet long) … [Read more...]
Spider Door Hanger Craft
Something you may not know about me is that I absolutely loathe spiders. We have a pet snake and that doesn't bother me, but when I see a big spider, I start to freak out. Just ask my sons, who recently videotaped me when I saw a big spider crawl across our kitchen floor! Even though I hate spiders, I actually love cute spider crafts. Today I have an easy spider door hanger craft that is perfect to do around Halloween or really any time of the year! Materials for Spider Door Hanger … [Read more...]
Jack-O-Lantern Printable Shape Activity
Life since our school kicked off this year has been busy, to say the least. I have a 3rd grader this year and for some reason, the pressure on myself has set in for “serious” school. I realize it is self-inflicted, but with the content that I want to cover, I was feeling neglectful towards my littles (my Kindergartener and Preschooler). There has been a week here and there where I just haven’t had the one-on-one time I want with them, and my glorious plans for themes have already been thrown out … [Read more...]
Paper Pumpkin Craft for Kids
Pumpkin season is here! I have a cute paper pumpkin craft for kids to share with you! It's so simple and is a fun way to decorate for fall! Paper Pumpkin Craft Materials You only need a few supplies for this craft: Card Stock Scissors Hot glue gun Glue Pen For this pumpkin craft, you will need a template to cut the pieces of paper. You will need at least four of the sizes you choose to make. Since I do recommend using a hot glue gun, this craft needs to be made with … [Read more...]
Tricky Letter Activities for Halloween
Learning the alphabet can be easy for some kids, but more challenging for others. The English alphabet comprises forty different shapes and that’s a lot for kids to learn! Some letters have multiple sounds, are harder to recognize or learn to write and need more time on it. Most kids can recognize O, B, X, and A, but when it comes to lowercase letters b and d, it’s more challenging. Today I'm sharing a resource for teaching tricky letters. It's also a fun activity for Halloween! This … [Read more...]
Fall Scavenger Hunt
A fun way to celebrate fall is to go on a fall scavenger hunt. It's a good way to soak in the sights, smells, and sounds of fall. It also helps you slow down and appreciate the season. It's my favorite season of all but always seems to go by too quickly. This printable is designed to use three senses: eyes for sight, nose for smell, and ears for hearing. The first page is all about sight. The goal is to find all 10 items as you go for a walk or look around your neighborhood. The … [Read more...]