Enjoy a week full of Fall / Autumn themed toddler activities! This is a really fun weekly activity guide and a great way to teach and explore the seasons.
Each day we have a book to read (or a read aloud to watch if you don't have a copy, a song or dance to enjoy and 2-3 themed activities.
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Missed a theme? You can find previous topics HERE. Is it Spring where you are? Check out our Spring Weekly Theme HERE.
Fall / Autumn Day 1
Book: The Very Hungry Caterpillar's First Fall
Available on Amazon HERE or watch a read aloud here
Song/Dance:
Springtime - Autumn Leaves are Falling Down
Sing along to the tune of 'London Bridge' and welcome Autumn with this fun song.
This classic toddler painting activity is a great way to explore Autumn/Fall. See how to set up your Apple Painting HERE
Raking Leaves Sensory Play for Toddlers
This is such a relaxing Fall activity for toddlers.
We used a base of sand (you want to use play sand for these) and then added the craft leaves and a rake. So simple. You can use real leaves too.
Fine Motor Activity - Autumn / Fall Dot Printables
Get our FREE Autumn/Fall Dot Printables. These work perfectly with Do-a-Dot Markers. Get your free printable HERE.
Fall / Autumn Day 2
Book: We're Going on a Leaf Hunt
A lovely book to welcome in Autumn/Fall by the author of 'We're Going on a Bear Hunt'.
Available on Amazon HERE or watch a Read Aloud on Youtube HERE.
Song/Dance: Boom Chicka Boom Autumn
A Fun Fall/Autumn song to dance along with.
Easy Fall tree collage craft
Nilofer shared this easy fall toddler activity idea - draw a simple tree and then used colored paper to create a collage.
When creating a collage with a toddler I recommend using a glue stick and then covering the whole picture with glue and then letting them stick on the paper.
As they get older they can try using the glue stick themselves.
Outside Activity - Leaf Color Sorting
This Fall toddler activity was shared by Stephanie - so easy too! All you need is some bags and draw or stick on a picture of different colored leaves.
What a fun way to take a nature hike or walk in the park and turn it into a fun Fall themed toddler activity idea.
Get Moving - Autumn Yoga
Enjoy some fun Fall / Autumn themed kids yoga.
Fall / Autumn Day 3
Book: Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn
Say goodbye to Summer and welcome in Autumn - this is part of a series of books about each season.
Available on Amazon HERE or watch a read aloud on Youtube HERE
Song/Dance: Going on a Bear Hunt - Fun Freeze Dance
Dance along until it's time to FREEZE!
Fine Motor - Leaf Playdough mats
Get out the playdough and add our fun & free leaf playdough mats. Get your free printable leaf mats HERE.
Sensory Play - Apple Wash
Sara shared this fun apple washing activity idea - another really easy Fall toddler activity idea. You can use real apples or the pretend play ones like these.
Craft - Make a Leaf Suncatcher
Cut out a cardboard circle and add some sticky back paper to it. Let your todlder stick on their leaves and then you have a lovely leaf suncatcher! Thanks to Amada for sharing this leaf craft idea with us.
Fall / Autumn Day 4
Book: Hello Fall
Say Hello to Fall.
Available on Amazon HERE or watch a Read Aloud on Youtube HERE.
Song/Dance: Let's Have Fall Fun!
Join Jack Hartmann and get moving to this fun fall song.
Gross Motor - Sweeping Leaves
Emily shared this fun sweeping leaves activity idea. Use painter's tape to create a space and then a toddler size broom (you can get one's like this HERE on Amazon).
Emily used craft leaves for this activity.
Craft - Painting with Cotton Balls
Use pegs and cotton balls to paint this autumn colored tree. See the full instructions HERE.
Fall / Autumn - Day 5
Book: The leaf Thief
Available on Amazon HERE or as a Read Aloud on Youtube HERE.
Song/Dance - We're Going on a Leaf Hunt
This is a fun fall craft - the rolling of the paper is a great fine motor skill too (with help of course). See the full instructions HERE.
Sensory Play - Add Leaves to a Sensory Bin
Sensory bins don't need to be complicated. Make a leaf exploration sensory bin by adding some leaves, sticks and seeds.
I would add a magnifying glass as well (you can get toddler friendly ones HERE).
Outside Play - Listening & Observing Walk
Take a walk around your local neighbourhood. What nature sounds can you hear? What can see now that it is Autumn/Fall? Chat to your toddler about what is different now that it is Autumn/Fall instead of Summer?
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