When's the last time your kid looked under a rock?
Fall is the perfect time to be outdoors and enjoy the weather and time with kindergarten and toddlers!
Fall is a favorite season for many people. While your options are endless this season, below are some of the most important activities to check off your list.
1) Have a campfire
Having a campfire with family and friends is a great way to ring in cooler fall temperatures. Set up a campfire in an area of your backyard, or at a park or beach. Teach your children how to safely warm them up over the fire.
2) Go apple and pumpkin picking
Pick out a nearby apple orchard and gather some baskets. Spend an afternoon picking apples at a local orchard. Then head home for some homemade apple pie! As well, seeking out the perfect pumpkin is a fun activity for you and your children.
3) Visit a Corn Maze
Get out and get lost at an area corn maze! Kids will enjoy exploring the twists and turns as they try to master the maze. Find one near you and go exploring.
4) Go Fishing
Always a fun pastime, check out your luck at a local pond or lake.
5) Go on a Creature Hunt
Animal-watching in the fun can be very entertaining. Watching the squirrels hunt down nuts, listening for owls in the evening or watching for migrating animals (butterflies, geese, etc.) are very enjoyable ways to spend a relaxing afternoon.
6) Take a Moon Walk
Make sure you head outdoors at night too! Kids love the wonder of fall evenings. Check out the Harvest Moon during the fall months or plan to take a Night Hike.
7) Find a Fall Festival
Festivals abound in the fall - garden show, art festivals, parades and outdoor fairs!
8) Spend a Day at the Parks
There's lot of green space, walking trails and things to do at your local park! And kids love to view wildlife -- why not explore a new park this fall.
9) Bake
Baked goods are a great activity for fall. Including your children in baking pumpkin or apple pies, thanksgiving staples and more will help them to get creative and enjoy the process of taking raw ingredients – maybe even ones they picked.
Fall is a great time of year for every member of the family.
Childventures Early Learning Academy offer programs for children that will make their fall season even more special and educational.
