Fall Family Fun: Books and Activities for a Memorable Fall Season

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As the temperature dips and the leaves change, it's time to embrace the cozy magic of fall with your little ones. 

Whether it's crafting, reading, or just getting outside to enjoy the season, I've got you covered. 

Let's explore some fantastic fall crafts and the perfect books to go with them.

Crafts and Book Pairings for a Memorable Fall

Paper Plate Scarecrow with The Little Scarecrow Boy


Find a read aloud of this book HERE.

After reading Margaret Wise Brown's heartwarming story, create your own scarecrow faces on paper plates. Hang them up around the house for a touch of fall charm. Click HERE for a printable template.



Leaf Pressing with Leaf Man


Find a read aloud of this book HERE.

Collect beautiful leaves and press them between the pages of a heavy book. Once they're dry, use them for autumn-themed art projects inspired by Lois Ehlert's book.



Cinnamon Stick Trees with Pumpkin Soup


Find a read aloud of this book HERE.

Let the fragrant scent of cinnamon sticks fill your home as you glue them together in the shape of trees. Add paper leaves and a trunk for a craft inspired by Helen Cooper's book.




Homemade Bird Feeders with Owl Moon


Find a read aloud of this book HERE.

Enjoy Jane Yolen's story about a father and daughter's nighttime owl adventure, then make homemade bird feeders. Hang them outside and maybe, just maybe, you'll spot an owl or two during the evening. Click HERE for a bird feeder tutorial.




Pumpkin Decorating with The Berenstain Bears and the Spooky Old Tree


Find a read aloud of this book HERE.

Read the Berenstain Bears' spooky adventure, and afterward, let your kids decorate pumpkins with paint, stickers, and markers. It's a fun way to add a touch of "spookiness" to your fall decor.





Let's remember that's not just about the books or activities themselves; it's about the moments we create together. Take these opportunities to bond, learn, and celebrate the changing seasons with your family.

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