Pumpkin Books for Kids

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If your little ones light up at the sight of a pumpkin patch (or insist on naming every pumpkin they see), this list is for you. These pumpkin books for kids are bursting with fall colors, cozy friendship stories, and just the tiniest sprinkle of Halloween fun. The Best Pumpkin Books for Kids Inside, you’ll … Read more

Acorn Paper Plate Craft

Acorn Paper Plate Craft for Preschoolers

This acorn paper plate craft is a simple fall activity with a fun texture twist: pipe cleaners glued in a criss-cross pattern make the bumpy acorn cap. We made ours after reading Scaredy Squirrel Makes a Friend by Mélanie Watt, a sweet book about the nerves that come with making new friends. Kids love the … Read more

Free Thanksgiving I Spy Printable

Free Thanksgiving I-Spy Printable Game for Kids

With Thanksgiving approaching, it’s time to get kids into fun activities for the holiday. They’re going to love this Thanksgiving I Spy Printable! Whether you are traveling for the holidays or staying home with family, this free game of I-Spy will be perfect for entertaining your child. I-Spy games are currently my daughter’s favorite and … Read more

Fall Squishy Bags

Fall Leaves Squish Bags for Kids

Fall is such a beautiful season. Whenever I think of it, I imagine color change, cooler temperatures and the smell of sweet potato pie. Recently, I asked my nieces what their favorite part of the season was, and they both immediately answered: “Playing with leaves!” With this enthusiastic response, I decided to make a Fall-themed … Read more

Leaf Prints Process Art

Leaf Prints are a Fantastic Process Art Kids Activity!

Need a simple afternoon activity? Go on a leaf hunt, then turn your finds into leaf prints. Kids paint a leaf, press it onto paper and peel it back to reveal the print. Every print comes out different, so you can do it ten times and get ten unique masterpieces. It’s washable, messy fun. Ages … Read more