Posts filed under 'fall'

  • A Tiger Called Thomas

    A Tiger Called Thomas, by Charlotte Zolotow
    For a little boy who just moved into a new house, making friends …(more)

  • Apple Tasting Party

    ninjapoodles
    One of my very favorite things about fall is the harvest of many delicious foods, particularly apples in all …(more)

  • Bagel Bird Feeder

    Many craft stores have bird feeder kits that you and your preschooler could paint or decorate yourselves. Pet stores and …(more)

  • Better TV Watching

    With the weather getting colder and the days shorter, it’s often easy for children to start spending more and more …(more)

  • Celebrate National Good Neighbor Day

    September 28th is National Good Neighbor Day. I don’t think it ought to be just one day a year, …(more)

  • Halloween Bag O’Lantern

    What you’ll need:
    A brown paper lunch bag; pencil; scissors; string or yarn; flashlight
    Instructions:

    With the bag flat on a table, draw …(more)

  • Halloween Monster

    Halloween Monster, illustrated by Catherine Stock
    Many young trick-or-treaters can relate to little Tommy who is too afraid of Halloween …(more)

  • Ice Boats

    Making ice boats is another fun activity to enjoy water during the summer.
    What you’ll need:

    A milk carton, the plastic-coated …(more)

  • Leaf Placemats

    jpctalbot
    Ah, there’s nothing like a crisp autumn day for going on a walk with your preschooler. Next time you …(more)

  • Mini Caramel Apples

    Caramel apples are another family favorite in autumn, but sometimes they are just a little too big for the little …(more)

  • Thanksgiving Freebies

    Thanksgiving is a great holiday for teaching your children a bit of history and a bit about gratitude. Chapter …(more)

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