Fall Activities

Monica Wellington’s Cheerful, Kid-Appealing Picture Books

Monica Wellington writes and illustrates the most charming picture books and board books for children. Have you seen any? Kids love the bright, cheerful illustrations and the appealing storylines. Parents and teachers appreciate the learning opportunities within each book. Monica Wellington’s Cheerful, Kid-Appealing Picture Books Pay close attention in Wellington’s new picture book, Truck Driver […]

Apple-icious Recipe and Children’s Books (Perfect for Fall)

written by Lisa Amstutz Kids love apples—fresh, in juice or cider, dried, or best of all—as applesauce! Why not try making fresh, homemade applesauce with your kids this year? This easy crockpot version will fill your home and classroom with apple-icious smells all day long! Don’t forget to read children’s books like my new book, […]

Kwik Stix Fall Art for Kids

Fall brings warm autumnal colors and lots of inspiration for art activities with kids. Well, add another inspirational idea to your fall list: Kwik Stix! Kwik Stixs, from The Pencil Grip, Inc, are solid tempura paint sticks that easily glide on and dry in 90 seconds. They’re very much like oil pastels actually. The awesome thing about these is: NO MESS! (No […]

Adopt a tree and learn the seasons

Don’t you just love fall? The blue sky. The colorful leaves. The brisk air. Aaaah. Fall is the perfect time to adopt a tree and learn about the seasons. Bring paper, pencil and a collection basket for leaves. Now, take a fall walk. Gather leaves, observe the blue sky and feel the cool air on […]