10 Fall Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers

10 Fall Activities for Toddlers & Preschoolers using nature objects ( Pinecones, Tree leaves, Leaves, Acorn,…etc. )

10 fall activities for toddlers & preschoolers
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Fall is a beautiful season. You get not only to enjoy outdoor play with children but also to make beautiful art with them!

As a teacher during this time, I used to spend most of the time outdoors because I used to see the joy and happiness in those little ones faces 🙂

In this article, I am sharing with you 10 fall activities for toddlers & preschoolers that you can do either at home or daycare.

Activity 1 : Collecting Leaves from Outside

child collecting leaves
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You’ll need:

A bag or a bucket

Instructions:

Go for a walk in the nature with your little ones.

Let them play with leaves and before you leave the park. Ask them to collect their favorite leaves and put them in a bag.

Bring the bag full of leaves at home/daycare for another fun activity.

Activity 2: Collage

Fall Art Collage
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You’ll need:

Tree leaves, glue , paper

Instructions:

Give the child glue, a paper and the leaves.

This will make a beautiful art.

Activity 3 : Painting the Pinecones

Painting the pinecones
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You’ll need:

Pinecones, Paint, Brushes

Instructions:

Let the kids get creative by painting the pinecone, the way they like.

Activity 4 : Numeracy Weighting Fall Objects

Numeracy Weighting Fall Objects
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You’ll need:

A balance

Objects: Pinecones, Acorn, Leaves, Mini Pumpkins, Cinnamon Sticks

Instructions:

Start by counting the objects to the kids.

Next, teach them about the weight by placing each different object in the balance.

This is a Montessori Learning Method of teaching the numbers and weight. To learn more, click here!

If interested in the balance game:

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Activity 5 : Painting mini Pumpkins

Painting the Pumpkins
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You’ll need:

Mini Pumpkins, Paint, Brushes

Instructions:

Give to each child brushes, paint and a mini pumpkin and let them paint!

Activity 6: The Fall Sensory Bin

 Kids Fall Sensory Bin
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You’ll need:

A bin

Pinecones, Cinnamon Sticks, Acorn, Rocks, Leaves , Bay Leaves

Instructions:

Feel the texture of each object with kids.

This can be a great activity for circle time!

Activity 7: Fall Smell Sensory

Fall Smell Sensory
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You’ll need:

Cinnamon sticks, Pumpkin spice, Ginger, Orange Peel, Bay Leaves, Cardamom, Anise, Nutmeg

Instructions:

Explore the different smells and have open discussions with the kids.

Offer questions to them and let them choose their favorite smell.

Activity 8: Playing with Pumpkin Playdough

easy no cook pumpkin playdough
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Check this link for more details about this activity!

Activity 9: Pumpkin Slime

Gooey Pumpkin Slime
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Check this link for more details about this activity!

Activity 10: Cooking activity making a smoothie.

kid friendly almond banana cinnamon smoothie
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For more details about this activity, click here!

I hope you try these fun fall activities with your toddlers or preschoolers. And remember that free play is essential in the child’s development

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