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Fall/Autumn

Fall, Planting, Vegetables and Fruits

  • Find a tree branch to use as the base to make a family “thank you” tree. Cut leaves from construction paper and have each family member write why they are thankful. Use this as a centerpiece for a family dinner.
  • Write notes or draw pictures to give to family members and friends to say why you and your child are thankful to know this person.
  • Go on a nature hike and find many different types of leaves. Make a leaf/nature collage or create a leaf rubbing. Use the rubbing as a place card for a meal or frame it as a gift. Leaves may also be waxed using wax paper, a hot iron and newspaper. But, be careful!
  • Paint outdoors on large paper, using yellow and red paint. Let the child experiment by using both colors to mix and create orange. Hang the masterpiece in a prominent place for others to enjoy in the fall.
  • String a fall necklace to wear and then eat! Use dried apples, cheerios, pretzels or other healthy foods. It looks good and is yummy, too!
  • Go to a local park or an area with lots of trees and see if you can find some of the leaves that have fallen. Try to identify them and share with your child a comparison of the various leaves.
  • Plant a fall garden indoors. Select items that will grow rapidly so your child will feel successful in this endeavor. Try an indoor herb garden or plant a cookie sheet of grass. Your child will have fun using the herbs for cooking or the grass to cut and grow again!
  • Help your child concoct a simple recipe for making soup, a sandwich, or a special drink. Teach your child some of the proper cooking terms. Periodically show your child a new recipe. Learning to cook instills many skills for children at all levels.
  • Attend a Farmer’s Market and look at all the different vegetables. Help your child learn all the names and talk about the colors and shapes. Talk with the farmers if you and your child have questions.
  • Paint with vegetables or fruits. Many of them cut in half make great shapes for painting. Pour a little paint a paper plate and dip the vegetable or fruit slightly. Let the child “stamp” paper using different vegetables and colors to make wrapping paper or cards. (Use fruits or vegetables that have gone beyond good eating periods)
  • Take your child to a nursing home and deliver a small craft or gift your child made for the residents. Or for older children, go to a shelter and help serve meals to the homeless or less fortunate.
  • Help your child think of times when he has been thankful for something or for someone. Write a story about the event or feelings with your child and allow him to illustrate the story. Then send the story to the person that was involved in making your child thankful. Children can also make cards to send to the people they want to thank in their lives.
  • Make guest cards for the Thanksgiving dinner for your family, or a table decoration to share with someone.