Changing leaves, cooling weather, and a new school year. Welcome fall with these fun activities for preschool, daycare and elementary grades.
Educators do a lot of work behind the scenes, which can go unnoticed if we as parents aren’t careful. That’s why we have a few simple ways you can your child to become more conscientious about being more thankful for their teachers but ways that they can show that teacher appreciation. Here are three ways to help your child say ‘thank you’ to their teacher:
Art Infant & Toddler Seasonal Learning: FallCelebrate the new season and the beautiful changing leaves with this creative activity from Learn Every Day About Seasons!
Seasonal Learning: FallThanksgiving is fast approaching, which means it’s time for food, family, and fall fun! What better way to kick off this holiday than with some exciting craft activities that encourage children to express creativity while having some festive fun? From cornucopias to everyone’s favorite foods, Thanksgiving is full of symbols that children can create using simple art materials while they also reflect on the people and things they are grateful for.
Here are some craft ideas from The GIANT Encyclopedia of Monthly Activities for Children Ages 3 to 6 that young children ages 3 to 6 are sure to gobble up!
Art Seasonal Learning: FallThis Thanksgiving activity helps children practice literacy skills by creating an alphabet book with all of their favorite foods! Find more celebratory and seasonal activities like this one in The GIANT Encyclopedia of Monthly Activities for Children 3 to 6.
printable Seasonal Learning: Fall Individual ChildIn the spirit of the Thanksgiving holiday, this craft will encourage children practice gratitude as they reflect on the people in their life whom they are thankful for, and then actually create a handmade book expressing their gratitude for each person. This also makes a great gift! Find more timely holiday activities like this one in The GIANT Encyclopedia of Monthly Activities for Children 3 to 6.
printable Seasonal Learning: Fall Large GroupThe cornucopia is an ancient symbol for abundance, and has become a symbol for Thanksgiving, a day set aside for gratitude and giving thanks. In this activity, children will use fine-motor skills and express creativity by creating their own versions of cornucopia. Don't forget that this is also a great opportunity to express your thankfulness for each child in your classroom, and to ask the children who and what they are thankful for as well. Find an abundance of fun seasonal activities like this one in The GIANT Encyclopedia of Monthly Activities for Children 3 to 6!
printable Seasonal Learning: Fall Individual ChildInspire young children's creativity by allowing them to use natural elements in their art pieces with this multi-media fall placemats activity featured in The GIANT Encyclopedia of Monthly Activities For Children 3 to 6. Once the placemats are laminated, allow the children to use them at snack time or take them home for Thanksgiving. Children will enjoy seeing that their art can also be practical and functional!
printable Art Seasonal Learning: Fall Large GroupHalloween is almost here! Seasonal art projects for kids help them explore their creativity and imagination while they enjoy the festivities of the season. Easy Halloween crafts are always a classroom crowd pleaser in October, and The GIANT Encyclopedia of Monthly Activities for Children 3 to 6 is full of fun Halloween paper crafts for kids as well as other Halloween activities that will make your students go boo! Get into the spooky spirit with these five fun Halloween crafts for kids!
Children will have a blast while creating their own fall decorations with this paper pumpkins activity from The GIANT Encyclopedia of Monthly Activities For Children 3 to 6. Using items that are commonly found around the house, this activity is simple to prepare for and children will be on their way to creating their paper pumpkins in no time!
printable Art Seasonal Learning: Fall Individual ChildThis spooky spiders activity from The GIANT Encyclopedia of Monthly Activities For Children 3 to 6 will help you celebrate the Halloween season with children, all while developing their fine-motor and creativity skills.
printable Art Seasonal Learning: Fall Individual ChildFun fall activities for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Easy enough to do at home and at school!
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