Autumn is almost a magical time of year when everything changes and feels like a fresh start! Our whole world is just beautiful right now and it's pretty inspiring. There are so many great toys and materials that can enhance this feeling for your children right now. I'm not big on creating themes for learning, instead I like to follow the child and their interests. But, every now and then, I think brining in a theme can be really fun.
Autumn has so many great choices for jumping off points: apples, fall leaves, moon phases (because it's actually dark enough to see the moon before bed!), weather, hibernation, migration, birds, and so many more! We will bring in a few pieces of Autumn into our play here at home with Gus and Nora.
Here are a resources that can help you and your children explore Autumn!
- My Autumn themed Montessori shop
- Montessori Family Fall Bucket List
- Our Outdoor Autumn Essentials
- Laminated Rainbow Leaf Sort for Toddlers and Preschoolers
- 22 Montessori Friendly Books for Autumn
- Beeswax Projects for You and Your Kids
- Fall Theme Tot School
- Free Montessori Inspired Fall Printables
If you are looking to add a few new fall themed materials to your shelves, here are a few that are inspiring me!
- This Autumn themed tinker tray
- This leaf puzzle made with different kinds of woods
- These wooden leaf matching cards
- These absolutely adorable wooden stampers
- These mini felted pumpkins
- Fall leaf wooden tree puzzle!
- This child sized wheelbarrow
- This set of books on weather
I could probably go on and on! There are so many great ways to celebrate the season, the last of the warm weather, and all the beauty around us.
How are you celebration Autumn with your children?
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