More Awesome Autumn Activities!

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Don't you love the colors and weather change Autumn brings us? It's got to be my favorite season! Sure the days are shorter and air is chillier, but the harvest comes in and there is so much to be grateful for.

This week I have some fun fall activities and crafts for you to try with your kids to keep them busy and creative during Autumn. Have a blast and jump in some leaves for me!

Fall Colors Place Mat
This is a unique project with a twist on fall colors and using leaf patterns in art. The best part - when the kids are done creating, you can turn their project into a place mat to keep!

Fall Handprint Wreath
This is a clever way to create a handprint fall wreath to decorate your class or to send home and hang. Little kids love this because of the paint and mess. Have fun!

Fall Number Tree
Take the kids outdoors for a little leaf gathering walk and it becomes a fun fall method to learn their numbers.  Practice numbering the leaves back inside!

Fall Tree
This is a simple painting project that makes a nice fall tree to display somewhere special to enjoy during fall, a great craft for kids ages 4 - 8 years.

Fall Wristband
I love this simple idea for incorporating a nature walk in to a unique make and take project. Head outdoors with some masking tape and fill those wristbands.

Try one of our awesome Autumn activities this week. Connect with us on Facebook to share your favorite fall craft or visit The Idea Box for more Autumn projects and fun!

Fall In Love With Autumn!

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Welcome to Fall! Fall in love with Autumn every year, all over again! We have some truly fun fall crafts for you to create with your kiddos, just in time for the season change! Happy first day of Autumn and enjoy trying some of these creative activities...

Autumn Bookmark
With some leaves, scissors and a little glue you can help your kids make some adorable Autumn bookmarks to enjoy while reading or give away to friends.

Autumn Tree
Use your imagination and a sponge to create a pretty fall tree on paper to decorate a classroom, teaching studio or bedroom...and enjoy those fall colors!

Candy Corn Bingo
Need a fun and seasonal game to keep the kids entertained? Let them create their own pumpkin bingo cards and pass around some candy corn to use as bingo chips. Play, Eat, Repeat!

Coffee Filter Leaves
Get crazy and creative with your coffee filters and make some leaves to hang up, decorate with or pass around for a little fall fun. Don't forget the java!

Handprint Pumpkin Patch
To make your own handprint pumpkin patch take some paint, a hand and some paper and get to work creating! This is a great last minute, easy art project for class or home.

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Apple Fun For Fall!

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Are you ready for Fall? A nice way to ring in the Harvest season is to visit a local orchard and pick or purchase some beautiful and delicious apples! Don't have an orchard near you?

Not to worry, you can find some wonderful apples at the grocery or market. In the meantime, try some of our apple crafts, games and snacks to enhance your harvest fun!

Apple Bag
This project may be used as a lesson tool, classroom decor or Autumn take home craft. It's simple and you may already have the supplies on hand.

Apple Hod Pad
This craft is very unique and fun. However, the instructions call for hot glue (which works best) but could be hard for younger kids to work with.

Apple Hunting
This artsy apple project doubles as a craft and a game. Let the kids create the apples. Laminate and hide them, and let the apple hunt begin!

Apple Painting
One of my favorites, this art process is a little different. Use an apple, cut in half, as your paint "stamp" and dip it in paint to create interesting shapes on paper or burlap.

Apple Crunch Toast
This apple snack is toastie and very yummy. I am inclined to think it just may be the perfect Autumn snack, especially on chilly Fall mornings.

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Happy Harvest Time!

Welcome to Autumn...

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3D Pumpkins
This is a fun and easy tissue paper craft your kids will enjoy. The results: 3D pumpkins to hang up around the classroom or home and enjoy for Fall!

Acorn Faces
Create a whole family of Acorn people with this super easy Autumn craft. The hardest part will be finding the acorns and your little ones will love them.

Autumn Wreaths
Another simple, inexpensive craft that doubles as a creative art project and thrifty Fall decor. Creating an Autumn wreath is easy for older kids.

Bat Pencil
Making a unique and personalized bat pencil will have your kids going batty with fun. Our tutorial is simple to  follow and the supplies are inexpensive. You may already have them on hand.

Clay Pot Pumpkin
Another creative Fall craft, this clay pot pumpkin will make a sweet treat holder or gift jar for someone special. Use our tutorial to create an unforgettable little pumpkin with your little pumpkins!

No matter how you celebrate the seasons changing, Fall is a beautiful time of year to enjoy. Connect with us on Facebook or visit The Idea Box for more Fall fun and Autumnal ideas!