Pre-K Fall Theme

I homeschool my first grader M-F, and my pre-k kiddos on T & Th. Naturally they are all together on T & Th, and participate together. I wanted to start the Pre-K theme off with a theme on Fall, it's already in the 60's/70's here and the leaves are beginning to fall, no perfect time like the present!

Here are some of my findings:

LEAF MOBILE
Glue colorful and different fabrics to both sides of several pieces of heavy paper. Cut leaves from this. Tie a string on each leaf. Suspend the leaves from a small branch. Hang where the leaves will catch the breeze and flutter.

LEAF RUBBING
To help children notice the veins in leaves and the different shapes of leaves, let them place a variety of leaves (underside up) under a piece of light colored construction paper. Using the sides of crayons that have had the paper covering removed, children make crayon rubbing of the leaves.

WINDOW PAINTING
Paint a fall scene on your window. Use the following recipe and the paint is easily removed. Give each child a window to decorate. Window Paint: 2 Tbsp powdered tempera paint, 1 Tbsp warm water, 1 tsp Joy dish washing liquid Measure powdered paint into a container. Mix in water thoroughly to achieve a smooth paste. Add JOY, mixing completely, but gently, to avoid making paint too sudsy. Dries on windows in 5 - 10 minutes. Washes off easily with a solution of water and vinegar.

LEAF BOOKMARK
Need construction paper, contact paper, leaves and scissors cut construction paper into 3x6 inches have them collect leaves on a nature walk children arrange the leaves onto contact paper. Put the construction paper over the contact paper and cut around the edges.

FALL COLLAGE PLACE MAT
Go on a fall nature walk and pick up things off the ground that have fallen off the trees. (leaves, acorns, pine needles, etc.) Come back to the classroom and discuss the different things the kids found. Discuss how the leaves are changing different colors, etc. Put down a piece of contact paper. Tape the sides to the table. Have the children create a collage out of their findings. Afterwards put a piece of construction paper against the contact paper.

Wreath of Leaves

You will need:

corrugated cardboard
yarn
poster board
glitter
fabric
newspaper
glue
scissors

1. Cut a doughnut shape from the cardboard to make a wreath. Wrap yarn completely around it.

2. Draw and cut out leaves from colored poster board. Working on an old newspaper, spread glue around the edges of the leaves and sprinkle them with glitter. Attach them to the wreath.

3. Cut a strip of fabric and make a bow for a decoration.

4. Attach a loop of yarn to the back of the wreath so you can hang it up.

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Make a scarecrow out of clothes, stuffed with newspaper.

Go outside and try and find nuts to store for winter, learn about squirrels hibernating/preparing for winter.

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Lots of unique arts and crafts here at Kaboose.

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