Active Autumn! Sneak in Some Outdoor Fun

Savor the final days of summer with this cool collection of activities that'll help your little one squeeze in some sun time before fully embracing the fall.

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Sorting and Ordering: Collect Autumn Leaves!

Help your child learn science and math skills like sorting, sequencing, and ordering while taking a nature walk and collecting and collaging leaves.

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Host a Dog Wash

Host a dog wash to raise money for yourself, for charity, or just for fun!

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Fall Leaf Patterns

This crafty activity will help your child develop an understanding of important math concepts like patterning and spatial awareness.

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Temporary Art

Who needs paint, glitter, or crayons when you have natural art supplies right outside your front door?

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Play Math Run

Instead of drilling facts, grab sidewalk chalk and head outside for a rousing game of this Math Run game. Play the Math Run game with your child.

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Make Leaf Rubbing Animals

Create a fun fall leaf rubbing with your child to explore shapes and textures this fall.

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Leaf Crown

This fall, make a leaf crown that will encourage creative play and your child's interest in the natural world while you help them build fine motor skills.

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Elbow Tag

Kids will love this more challenging version of tag where they'll have to run while "attached" to someone else.

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Leaf Animals

Help your child get creative and collect leaves of various sizes and textures that she can use to make animal art.

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Exercise...with Dice!

Run, jump, and skip your way to physical fitness as your exercise with dice! It's a perfect party or family game.

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Make a Hovercraft!

Here's a fun activity that will introduce your fourth grader to the concept of frictionless motion by constructing a hovercraft.

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Active Autumn! Sneak in Some Outdoor Fun