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Natural Fall Activities for Preschool
Fall is my favorite season for natural materials. There are so many wonderful items in ALL of the colors, and they’re all so easily available. Over the years I’ve shared a ton of ideas for using natural materials in the classroom, so I thought I’d round them all up for you! Make a Nature Mobile Easy Nature Art Natural Materials for the Classroom – Autumn Autumn Science Experiments Gross Motor Activities with Apples Fine Motor Activities with Apples Autumn Field Trip Ideas Autumn Cooking Projects Autumn Manipulatives for the Preschool Classroom Autumn Observations to use in the classroom Starting a Child-led Apple Investigation Fall Leaf Mosaics Leaf Activities Pumpkin Science…
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Printable Fall Preschool Activities
September is here, and with it comes all things autumn! This time between the back to school craziness and Halloween – which ushers in the chaos of the holiday season – is special because it offers a little time to slow down and settle in. I love exploring autumn in the classroom as a way to encourage paying attention to our environment and noticing all of the changes that are happening around us. Here are some easy, printable activities to support your autumn preschool learning.
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Fall Preschool Themes
Do you ever feel like your same old themes are getting a little tired? While the children always appreciate your fun activities – and new classes don’t know what you’ve done a million times before – sometimes we need to shake things up for our own sanity! If you’re looking for something a little different this year, here are 35 fall classroom themes to give you a little inspiration. What will you explore this year?!
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Autumn vibes for the classroom
I’m feeling all of the autumn vibes! Mornings are cooler, days are shorter, and I want to be cozy all the time. I’ve been shifting little things in my home environment to celebrate this time of the year – more glowy flameless candles in the evenings and warm scents throughout the day, all the fleece blankets an comfy sweatshirts. It can be a little overwhelming to think about changing the classroom environment to support this same kind of coziness all day long – especially if you just set it all up for back to school! I’ve got you covered. This printable set of classroom decorations is subtle and oh so…
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Pumpkin Fine Motor Activity
If you’re stuck in a bit of a fine motor rut, this activity will shake things up a bit. These cute yarn pumpkins are super easy to make, meaning every child can feel successful with this craft. To make this fall fine motor project you’ll need 3 simple supplies; cardboard tubes, yarn, and felt. Start by cutting your cardboard tubes down to the height you want your pumpkins to be. I was able to get two tall pumpkins by cutting a toilet paper tube in half. You’ll wrap each cardboard tube piece with yarn, passing the yarn through the middle of the tube and around the outside. It helps to…
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Preschool Pumpkin Art
Is it really October if you don’t decorate a pumpkin? I have very specific rules about decorating pumpkins with young children – mainly NO PAINT and NO GLUE. I firmly believe that nothing that has to dry should ever be used on a pumpkin, because there is some kind of weird science that occurs and these things NEVER dry. When it comes to decorating pumpkins in the classroom – or really at any event with children – these are the supplies I turn to. All links are affiliates. Pipe Cleaners – if you poke a hole in the pumpkin with a thumbtack or nail you can stick the pipe cleaner…
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Fun Fall Treats
I love to splurge on little seasonal treats, and I feel like I’m always looking for a little gifts to give – here are my picks for autumn 2025! All links are affiliates. Rifle Paper Co. for Corkcicle Halloween Mug – Corkcicle has definitely become my favorite drinkware brand. The quality is excellent and they have so many different options available, plus their collabs with other brands are top notch, as evidenced by this beautiful Rifle Paper Co. Halloween edition. DW Home Apple Honey Butter Candle – This has been the fall candle that I’ve been burning at home. I stumbled across DW Home candles at TJ Maxx and the…
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Fall Printable Activities for Preschool
I love these activities so much that I just can’t share them enough. These Autumn Preschool Activities are perfect for centers, small groups, or one-on-one. They can be used in a classroom or homeschool setting, just print and cut! Click on the images below for more information.
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Fall Activities for Preschool
I’ve shared so many wonderful autumn activities over the years, so I thought it might be helpful to collect them all in one post. Please click through the following posts and collect your favorite ideas! Fall Leaf Mosaics 15 Things Preschoolers can Observe in the Fall An Easy Fall Science Center Autumn Preschool Activities 35 Autumn Themes for Preschool Autumn Scribble Art Autumn Scavenger Hunt Freebie Autumn Science Experiments Autumn Classroom Activities Autumn Dramatic Play Ideas Autumn Field Trip Ideas Autumn Cooking Projects Printable Autumn Decor Autumn Classroom Decor Autumn Manipulatives for Preschool Autumn Scientific Observations Natural Materials for the Preschool Classroom – Autumn Autumn Scented Play Dough Version 1…
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Fall Decor Favorites
The weather might feel like summer, but I am so ready for fall! While I might not be able to enjoy autumn fashion at the moment, I can definitely lean into decor – here are all of my favorites fall decorations for the season. All links are affiliates. ‘Tis the season block sign Plaid blanket Mini knit pumpkins Bow garland Rattan pumpkins Wooden pumpkin serving board Glass pumpkin mugs
