Fall Into Fun: Educational Activities to Do with Your Children

As we welcome the first day of Fall on Monday, September 22nd, the season offers the perfect opportunity to involve your children in activities that are both fun and educational. Celebrate the beauty of the changing leaves while learning through play.

Here are a few simple ways to keep your children entertained while supporting their development this fall.

🍂 Nature Scavenger Hunt

A nature scavenger hunt is a fantastic way to explore fall’s beauty. Create a list of items commonly found in your area — acorns, colorful leaves, pine cones — and encourage your children to search for these treasures outdoors.

This activity nurtures:

• Observation skills: noticing details in their environment

• Vocabulary: learning new words connected to nature

• Physical activity: running, walking, and exploring outdoors

👉 To make it even more exciting, set a timer and challenge your children to see how many items they can collect in 15 minutes!

Children exploring the woods, collecting yellow leaves and acorns along the way.

🍁 Leaf Rubbings

Collect a variety of leaves from your yard or a local park. Place a leaf under a sheet of paper and use crayons to rub over it. This simple art activity helps children appreciate the beauty of nature while exploring:

• Leaf shapes and textures

• Seasonal colors and patterns

• How different trees contribute to fall’s changes

  
  

It’s a creative way to blend science, art, and fun.

📚 Fall-Themed Story Time

Dedicate time to cozy up with books that celebrate the season, such as Leaf Man by Lois Ehlert or We’re Going on a Leaf Hunt by Steve Metzger. Reading together supports:

• Literacy skills: expanding vocabulary and comprehension

• A love for reading: engaging stories spark curiosity and imagination

  
  

👉 Make story time interactive — ask questions, talk about the characters, or act out parts of the book together.

🐦 DIY Bird Feeders

Bring wildlife a little closer to your home with easy DIY bird feeders. All you need are pinecones, peanut butter (or a nut-free alternative), and birdseed. Spread the peanut butter on the pinecones, roll them in birdseed, and hang them outside.

This activity teaches children about caring for animals while encouraging observation. You can even keep a tally of the different bird species that visit throughout the week!

✨ Embrace Fall Together

Fall is a wonderful season to combine fun, creativity, and learning. From scavenger hunts to story time, these activities help your children explore the world around them while building important developmental skills. Most importantly, they give families the chance to spend quality time together and create lasting autumn memories.