5
Dec
How to Make an Autumn Leaf Crown
Ahhh autumn. It’s the time of the year when the world is ablaze in rich colors of crimsons, golds, bronze, and brown. The trees in our neck of the wood turned late this year starting in October and continuing well into the end of November. After posting this picture of Lorelei wearing a leaf crown […]
21
Oct
Yellow Time + Autumn Color Hunt
“The wind blows yellow sideways, then up, then down. Everywhere fills with yellow. A symphony of yellow.” The leaves have finally started turning and it is aglow in gold here in Kansas. We’ve been reading Lauren Stringer’s new autumnal picture book Yellow Time (public library) on repeat, because like the characters in the story, we’ve been […]
19
Oct
Take a Sock Walk this Autumn for Seed Finding Fun
Fall is here. The leaves have started turning and animals are preparing for the upcoming winter season. Plants are at the end of their life cycle, scattering seeds whether it be by wind, water, or hitching a ride on an animal. It’s fun experience to see how seeds are scattered (sowed is the technical term) […]
21
Sep
6 New Picture Books That Celebrate Autumn
Last year I assembled this massive booklist of children’s books about autumn sorted by theme– Autumn Equinox, apples, changing leaves, harvest season, pumpkins, scarecrows, and the list goes on. This year, a handful of noteworthy picture books were released about the autumnal season that are too good not to add onto the list of favorite fall-time reads. Hocus […]
21
Oct
Autumn Fairy Dust
This Autumn Fairy Dust activity is a unique, whimsical way to play outside and learn about the autumn season that calls on phenology, imagination, and a touch of magic. Ingredients Autumn leaves Dried flowers and spices (We used cloves, cider spices, roses, clover buds, and lavender) Flower seeds Small empty glass jars Edible glitter* Before […]
22
Sep
Favorite Children’s Books About Fall
Autumn in our home is grabbing a quilt, a cup of warm apple cider, and stack of books to read on the porch during a crisp autumn morning. Inspired by the season, below is a list of favorite children’s books about fall to share with you and yours throughout this festive time of year. There […]
