It’s that time of the year again! FALL! Fall is always a beautiful reminder of life’s changing seasons. But as a kid, it’s a fun reminder that those colorful leaves are so fun to play with! 😉 So let’s have some good, creative fun this season with these seven fall leaf activities for kids! (Don’t worry … adults can play too!)
Seven UNIQUE Fall Leaf Activities
1. Go on a leaf scavenger hunt.
We might as well start out by finding all the leaves we can, right? Scavenger hunts are always a kid favorite activity. Think of every shape, size, and color of fall leaves, create a list, and go for a family hike to collect as many of them as you can find!
Not only is this a fun fall leaf activity, but it will get the whole family outside, which is so good for the soul.
2. Have fun with some classic leaf crafts.
You can’t have a list of fall leaf activities without including all of the classic fall leaf crafts. Here’s a list of some favorites:
- Sticky Leaf Tree (Teaching Mama): Your littles ones get to recreate their own tree by using the leaves they found outside!
- Leaf Crown (Run Wild My Child): Check out a couple ways to give your kid the tools to make their own leaf crown!
- Coffee Filter Leaves (Mombrite): You don’t have to have real leaves from outside to make a fun leaf craft. Try this coffee filter trick to make some beautiful autumn leaves!
3. Write or draw a leaf story.
To spark some creativity, encourage your kids to write a story or draw out a comic style book about a leaf! What a fun way to get them thinking out of the box and getting creative. It’s so fun to see what they dream up about the adventures of a leaf!
4. Make leaf mud pie or leaf soup.
Collect some leaves and let the kids get a little messy. 😊 Everything they need to make a “yummy” mud pie, or a “delicious” leaf soup is waiting for them outside in the yard. They can use their sand toys or outdoor play kitchenware to get their hands dirty and cook up something fun! As long as leaves are the key ingredients, you’re good to go!
5. Decorate leaf-shaped cookies.
It’s time to bake! Get a leaf shaped cookie cutter, bake your favorite sugar cookie recipe, and let your kids have fun decorating them with frosting and sprinkles!
6. Get science-y!
Just like with anything in nature, there is so much to learn about leaves! Do a little school at home and have your kids observe the leaves while writing down what they see. They can even make a presentation by safely researching the life cycle of a tree!
Again, get creative with it and let them take the assignment and run with it!
7. Jump in them!
It wouldn’t be fall if you didn’t gather a big pile of leaves just to play in it! If you don’t have leaves in your own yard, head to a local park with lots of trees. You’re sure to find some leafy fun! I highly encourage you to join in on the fun and act like a big kid on this one.
Enjoy the fall fun!
There is something to glean from each season of the year, so don’t let this one pass you by without enjoying all of the fun it has to offer! Hopefully these fall leaf activities help you get started!
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