Showing posts with label fall. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fall. Show all posts

Fall Playdough Mats & Other Fall Activities

As much as I love Summer, my favorite season is Fall. There is just something about the cool, crisp air, the beautiful multi-colored leaves, the fun Halloween costumes and the delicious Thanksgiving food! Even though Summer is not quite over yet, I wanted to jump-start the Fall fun with 10 FREE Fall themed playdough mats. Plus, continue reading for more Fall activities featured on the Love to Learn Linky!

 the fun Halloween costumes and the delicious Thanksgiving food Fall Playdough Mats & Other Fall Activities

These 10 free Fall themed playdough mats include my favorite things about the season. In this fun pack, kids can create a Fall tree, a jack-o-lantern, a turkey, a bat, a witch, monster faces, ghost faces, spiders and more!

 the fun Halloween costumes and the delicious Thanksgiving food Fall Playdough Mats & Other Fall Activities



Playdough mats work best when laminated. This is the laminator that I use. (affiliate link)


And now for more awesome Fall activities from the Love to Learn Linky:


Autumn Leaf Wreath from P is for Preschooler

8 Creative Fall Activities for Kids from My Nearest and Dearest

Free Printable Leaf Identification Set from Look! We're Learning!

Fall Activities Kids Love from Teaching 2 & 3 Year Olds

Visit my co-hosts to see all the other features!

Donut Shop Sensory Play from Left Brain Craft Brain
10 Easy Ways to Entertain Kids with Stuff Found Around Your House from A Little Pinch of Perfect
14+ DIY Gifts for Grandparents Day + Linky  from One Time Through


Fall Leaf Shadow Matching

Fall is just around the corner and I've started talking to my girls about the changing leaves. I got the idea to make a quick activity that involves matching different types of leaves to their shadows. This shadow matching activity is great for visual discrimination practice, and can spark discussions about nature and science. 

ve started talking to my girls about the changing leaves Fall Leaf Shadow Matching

Why do leaves change color in the Fall?

The green color in leaves is made from chlorophyll, which is a substance that trees use to make their food. Trees need the sun to make chlorophyll. Since Fall days have less sunlight, trees take a break and stop producing it. The green color fades away revealing the different colors underneath. 

Some colors, like yellow and orange, were always there but covered by the green chlorophyll. Other colors, like red, are only made in the Fall from different chemical reactions. Nature is amazing, isn't it?

Different Ways to use this Printable

Shadow Matching Game:
Match the colored leaf cards to their shadows. This can be laminated for toddlers, or can be done as a cut and paste activity for preschoolers. 

Memory Game:
Print off two copies of the colored leaf cards and play the classic game.

Matching Game with Real Leaves:
Go on a nature walk and collect real leaves, and match them to the colored leaf cards.


For more visual discrimination activities for all seasons, take a look at this set of 20 printable matching activities for ages 1 to 4 - click here!


ve started talking to my girls about the changing leaves Fall Leaf Shadow Matching

15 Fall Math Activities for Preschoolers

Pumpkin Math Activities for Preschoolers 15 Fall Math Activities for Preschoolers

Welcome to another Love to Learn Linky! This week I am featuring 15 Fall Math Activities for Preschoolers, including learning math with pumpkins, apples, fall leaves and candy corn! There is something for everyone here.. hands-on activities, crafts, games and free printables!

Pumpkin Math Activities

Pumpkin Math Activities for Preschoolers 15 Fall Math Activities for Preschoolers

Preschool Math: Measuring Pumpkins by Mom Inspired Life
10+ Ways to Learn with Pumpkins by Planet Smarty Pants
Pumpkin Memory Numbers Game by Stella 123
Free Printable Apple Counting Activity by Fun Handprint Art
Math Patterns using Apple Prints by Buggy and Buddy
Candy Corn Counting by No Time for Flash Cards

(For more learning activities using candy, check out these 40 Fun Halloween Candy Activities)

Math Activities with Fall Leaves


Pumpkin Math Activities for Preschoolers 15 Fall Math Activities for Preschoolers

Maths Game with Leaves by Nurture Store
Leaf Counting Activity for Preschoolers by Your Modern Family

Visit my co-hosts to see all the other features!

Not So Scary Halloween Ideas from A Little Pinch of Perfect
Pumpkin Learning Activities for Preschoolers from One Time Through


Thanksgiving Picture & Word Tracing Printables

Since the popularity of my Free Alphabet Picture Tracing pack, I decided to create these Thanksgiving themed tracing sheets which include fall & Thanksgiving pictures and words. Kids can trace the word, the picture, and then color it in.

 I decided to create these Thanksgiving themed tracing sheets which include fall  Thanksgiving Picture & Word Tracing Printables

This Thanksgiving themed tracing pack includes 10 sheets, including a turkey, a pumpkin, a slice of pie, an ear of corn, a cornucopia, an apple, a leaf, a pilgrim, a ship, and a dinner plate.

Laminate the pages or put in sheet protectors to make them reusable!

For more handwriting practice that includes reading and tracing CVC words, see our CVC Word & Picture Tracing Cards.


Fall Playdough Mats & Other Fall Activities

As much as I love Summer, my favorite season is Fall. There is just something about the cool, crisp air, the beautiful multi-colored leaves, the fun Halloween costumes and the delicious Thanksgiving food! Even though Summer is not quite over yet, I wanted to jump-start the Fall fun with 10 FREE Fall themed playdough mats. Plus, continue reading for more Fall activities featured on the Love to Learn Linky!

 the fun Halloween costumes and the delicious Thanksgiving food Fall Playdough Mats & Other Fall Activities

These 10 free Fall themed playdough mats include my favorite things about the season. In this fun pack, kids can create a Fall tree, a jack-o-lantern, a turkey, a bat, a witch, monster faces, ghost faces, spiders and more!

 the fun Halloween costumes and the delicious Thanksgiving food Fall Playdough Mats & Other Fall Activities



Playdough mats work best when laminated. This is the laminator that I use. (affiliate link)


And now for more awesome Fall activities from the Love to Learn Linky:


Autumn Leaf Wreath from P is for Preschooler

8 Creative Fall Activities for Kids from My Nearest and Dearest

Free Printable Leaf Identification Set from Look! We're Learning!

Fall Activities Kids Love from Teaching 2 & 3 Year Olds

Visit my co-hosts to see all the other features!

Donut Shop Sensory Play from Left Brain Craft Brain
10 Easy Ways to Entertain Kids with Stuff Found Around Your House from A Little Pinch of Perfect
14+ DIY Gifts for Grandparents Day + Linky  from One Time Through


Fall Leaf Shadow Matching

Fall is just around the corner and I've started talking to my girls about the changing leaves. I got the idea to make a quick activity that involves matching different types of leaves to their shadows. This shadow matching activity is great for visual discrimination practice, and can spark discussions about nature and science. 

ve started talking to my girls about the changing leaves Fall Leaf Shadow Matching

Why do leaves change color in the Fall?

The green color in leaves is made from chlorophyll, which is a substance that trees use to make their food. Trees need the sun to make chlorophyll. Since Fall days have less sunlight, trees take a break and stop producing it. The green color fades away revealing the different colors underneath. 

Some colors, like yellow and orange, were always there but covered by the green chlorophyll. Other colors, like red, are only made in the Fall from different chemical reactions. Nature is amazing, isn't it?

Different Ways to use this Printable

Shadow Matching Game:
Match the colored leaf cards to their shadows. This can be laminated for toddlers, or can be done as a cut and paste activity for preschoolers. 

Memory Game:
Print off two copies of the colored leaf cards and play the classic game.

Matching Game with Real Leaves:
Go on a nature walk and collect real leaves, and match them to the colored leaf cards.


For more visual discrimination activities for all seasons, take a look at this set of 20 printable matching activities for ages 1 to 4 - click here!


ve started talking to my girls about the changing leaves Fall Leaf Shadow Matching

15 Fall Math Activities for Preschoolers

Pumpkin Math Activities for Preschoolers 15 Fall Math Activities for Preschoolers

Welcome to another Love to Learn Linky! This week I am featuring 15 Fall Math Activities for Preschoolers, including learning math with pumpkins, apples, fall leaves and candy corn! There is something for everyone here.. hands-on activities, crafts, games and free printables!

Pumpkin Math Activities

Pumpkin Math Activities for Preschoolers 15 Fall Math Activities for Preschoolers

Preschool Math: Measuring Pumpkins by Mom Inspired Life
10+ Ways to Learn with Pumpkins by Planet Smarty Pants
Pumpkin Memory Numbers Game by Stella 123
Free Printable Apple Counting Activity by Fun Handprint Art
Math Patterns using Apple Prints by Buggy and Buddy
Candy Corn Counting by No Time for Flash Cards

(For more learning activities using candy, check out these 40 Fun Halloween Candy Activities)

Math Activities with Fall Leaves


Pumpkin Math Activities for Preschoolers 15 Fall Math Activities for Preschoolers

Maths Game with Leaves by Nurture Store
Leaf Counting Activity for Preschoolers by Your Modern Family

Visit my co-hosts to see all the other features!

Not So Scary Halloween Ideas from A Little Pinch of Perfect
Pumpkin Learning Activities for Preschoolers from One Time Through


Thanksgiving Picture & Word Tracing Printables

Since the popularity of my Free Alphabet Picture Tracing pack, I decided to create these Thanksgiving themed tracing sheets which include fall & Thanksgiving pictures and words. Kids can trace the word, the picture, and then color it in.

 I decided to create these Thanksgiving themed tracing sheets which include fall  Thanksgiving Picture & Word Tracing Printables

This Thanksgiving themed tracing pack includes 10 sheets, including a turkey, a pumpkin, a slice of pie, an ear of corn, a cornucopia, an apple, a leaf, a pilgrim, a ship, and a dinner plate.

Laminate the pages or put in sheet protectors to make them reusable!

For more handwriting practice that includes reading and tracing CVC words, see our CVC Word & Picture Tracing Cards.


Free Apple Number Puzzles

September is here and while it still feels like Summer, I am starting to think about Fall. Apples and apple activities are a great way to start the Fall season, as well as the new school year! Use these Free Apple Number Puzzles to practice counting, number recognition, and one-to-one correspondence.

 Apples and apple activities are a great way to start the Fall season Free Apple Number Puzzles

Included in this set are 16 apples cut in half with numbers 1 to 16 and corresponding "seeds" for each number. 

Just print, laminate (optional), and cut out all the pieces and give to your child to find the matching apple halves. This is a great quiet time and busy bag activity as well.



For more Apple themed printables, see the following posts:

Ten Apples Up On Top: Counting Printable Activity

The classic Dr. Seuss book, Ten Apples Up On Top, is one of our favorite stories. It features a lion, a tiger and a dog balancing apples on top of their heads. Since my kids love to do book activities, I created this Free printable counting activity. Perfect for an Apple theme this Fall!

 a tiger and a dog balancing apples on top of their heads Ten Apples Up On Top: Counting Printable Activity

This FREE printable Ten Apples Up On Top book activity comes in 3 versions:

-Numbers 1-10 in consecutive order, with circles on top of each animal.
-Numbers 1-10 in consecutive order, without any circles.
-Numbers 1-10 in random order.

*For a version with number words, go to this post by Mrs. Thompson's Treasures.

This activity is perfect for practicing counting and number recognition for toddlers, preschool and kindergarten. It can be done with dot markers, pom poms, or any other counters to represent the apples.



Click here for more Dr. Seuss printable activities.


For more Apple themed activities, see the following posts:



A is for Apple Dot Marker Printables

A great way to learn the letter A is with an Apple theme. Perfect for the Fall and Back to School season! Use these free Apple themed Do-a-Dot Sheets for you preschooler to practice uppercase and lowercase letter A's.

A great way to learn the letter A is with an Apple theme A is for Apple Dot Marker Printables

These FREE Apple themed sheets are meant to be used with Dot Markers, but you can also use them with pom poms, colored counters, or anything else to represent apples.



For more Apple themed printables, check out the following posts:


Four Seasons Sorting Activity Free Printable

The changing weather is a great time to talk to preschoolers about the four seasons. Use this free printable sorting activity to learn about the many things that make each season unique. 
The changing weather is a great time to talk to preschoolers about the four seasons Four Seasons Sorting Activity Free Printable
This FREE printable Seasons activity features four trees, one for each season, and 16 image cards. Sort the cards underneath the correct tree depending on which season the image represents.

  • Spring: chick, tulip, butterfly, boy in the rain
  • Summer: ice cream, watermelon, sand castle, boy in pool
  • Fall: leaves, pumpkin, scarecrow, girl raking leaves
  • Winter: snowman, snowflake, cup of cocoa, boy in the snow

You can either laminate this activity or have your child cut and paste the images.


If you enjoyed this activity you will LOVE our Science Pack for Preschool and Kindergarten!

Fall Learning Pack for Toddlers & Preschoolers

Celebrate the Fall season with this FREE printable learning pack featuring all the fun things that Fall brings, such as pumpkins, apples, leaves and scarecrows. This pack is designed for toddlers, preschoolers and kindergartners to practice early math & literacy skills such as alphabet and number recognition, counting, letter sounds, letter cases, size, shapes, colors, patterns, visual discrimination, prewriting, scissor skills, puzzles and more!

Celebrate the Fall season with this FREE printable learning pack featuring all the fun thi Fall Learning Pack for Toddlers & Preschoolers


This FREE Fall Learning Pack features 40 hands-on activities, and it is available for Free to all email subscribers. Here is what's included:

Literacy Activities:
-Alphabet sequencing (both upper & lower case)
-Letter Sound Matching
-Sight Word Matching
-Letter Case Matching
-Word tracing
-Letter A tracing
-Letter L tracing
-Letter P tracing
-Circle all the things that you see in the Fall

Math Activities:
-Numbers 1-5 Puzzle
-Numbers 1-10 Puzzle
-Numbers 11-20 Puzzle
-Counting 1-5
-Counting 6-10
-Patterns
-Sorting by Size
-Sorting by Color
-Shape Matching
-Color by Number
-Cut & Paste the apples on trees
-Numbers 1-20 sequencing

Pre-Writing/Fine Motor:
-Trace Horizontal Lines
-Trace Vertical Lines
-Trace the Shapes
-Trace the Circles
-Trace the Apple
-Trace the Pumpkin
-Trace the Leaf
-Do a Dot Scarecrow
-Do a Dot Pumpkin
-Do a Dot Fall tree
-Pumpkin Lacing Card

Visual Discrimination:
-Which one is different?
-Leaves shadow matching

Scissor Skills:
-Cutting straight lines
-Cutting zig zag & curved lines


This Fall Printable Pack is FREE for all Totschooling subscribers!

What can I expect as a Subscriber?:
-You will receive access to free printables that are not available for download on the website. This includes holiday and seasonal packs, as well as other themed activity packs.
-You will get access to a collection of Board Book Printable Activities and Nursery Rhymes sequencing.
-You will receive 1-2 emails per week with new posts, freebies, sales and additions to the site.
-You will receive a special subscriber discount for the Online Store.
-Your information will never be shared with anybody else.

How do I get my Fall Pack after subscribing?:
-After confirming your email address, you will receive a Welcome Email which provides the link to the subscriber's page. This subscriber's page is where you can download the Fall Pack as well as ALL other subscriber freebies.
-Please check your email thoroughly for this email including spam folder, promotions folders, etc. If you still do not see it, please email me at totschooling@gmail.com and I will be happy to send you the link.

Pumpkin Shape Matching Inspired by Spookley the Square Pumpkin

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One of my children's favorite books during the Fall is Spookley the Square Pumpkin, also available as a movie. The adorable story of the square-shaped pumpkin inspired me to make this FREE pumpkin shape matching activity to go along with the book or movie.

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The legend of Spookley is a story with a very positive message. Spookley at first feels left out by his unique look, but ends up using this difference to become a hero. Everyone learns that it's OK to be different and that being different is a great thing.

This FREE printable Pumpkin Shape matching activity can be used as a Spookley book or movie related activity. It comes in 3 versions:
  • Match 6 shapes - color
  • Match 8 shapes - color
  • Match 8 shapes - b & w (can use as cut/paste/coloring activity)




This activity is also part of our Fall Learning Pack, available FREE to all email subscribers.


Five Little Pumpkins Printable Activity

Five Little Pumpkins is our favorite nursery rhyme in the Fall and around Halloween. It's a great way to introduce ordinal numbers and counting with a fun pumpkin theme. Use this free printable activity to help your child follow along with the rhyme!
s a great way to introduce ordinal numbers and counting with a fun pumpkin theme Five Little Pumpkins Printable Activity
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Five Little Pumpkins is a playful rhyme that is great for learning ordinal numbers and counting. You can use this FREE printable activity with your toddler or preschooler in 2 ways:
OR
  • cut & paste activity for scissor skill and fine motor practice

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s a great way to introduce ordinal numbers and counting with a fun pumpkin theme Five Little Pumpkins Printable Activity


For more pumpkin activities, see the following posts:




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