While pumpkins are still in season it is a great time to make this simple pumpkin lasagna. Pumpkins are naturally sweet, packed with vitamins, and give lasagna a creamy, comforting texture that little ones love. Whether you’re cooking for picky eaters or looking for a warm family meal, this seasonal dish from Simply Recipes brings […]
Autumn Salt Painting
November 5, 2025 Leave a Comment
Salt painting is a fun and easy art activity that combines glue, salt, and watercolor to create textured, colorful designs. Kids love watching the bright colors dance and spread across the glittery salt lines right before their eyes! But don’t move the paper while it’s wet — salt paintings are delicate until dry! You Will […]
Leaf Rubbings Wreath
October 1, 2025 Leave a Comment
As the crisp autumn leaves begin to fall, it’s the perfect time to turn nature’s beauty into a fun, creative activity with the little ones. A leaf rubbing wreath not only sparks imagination but also provides a great opportunity to teach kids about colors, textures, and the changing seasons — all while making a keepsake […]
Why Nannies Should Make Apple, Sweet Potato, and Turkey Chili this Autumn
September 26, 2025 Leave a Comment
This Apple, Sweet Potato, and Turkey Chili from Perchance to Cook is autumn in a bowl! Packed with fall flavors and hidden nutrition, it’s the perfect warm hug after a crisp day of leaf jumping and apple picking. It is easy for nannies to make, and even easier for picky eaters to love. Try making […]
Leaf Scavenger Hunt
November 6, 2024 Leave a Comment
The children are delighted as the leaves are changing colors. This is an easy printable leaf scavenger hunt I found on the thebestideasforkids web site that children can use during a nature walk. Just print and bring this scavenger hunt with you on your next outdoor adventure! You Will Need: Leaf Scavenger Hunt Template PrinterPrinter Paper MarkerSelf-Adhesive Laminating […]
“Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn” by Kenard Pak
September 7, 2024 1 Comment
Weekly Trip to the Library I absolutely love the changing seasons from summer into fall. “Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn” by Kenard Pak captures all the delights of the changing seasons perfectly. In “Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn” we join a young girl on her walk from her house, through the woods and country, and into her […]
“The Leaf Thief ” by Alice Fleming and Nicola Slater
October 16, 2021 Leave a Comment
Make leaf rubbings after reading The Leaf Thief: (The Perfect Fall Book for Children and Toddlers) by Alice Fleming and Nicola Slater with the children in your care. The Leaf Thief is a funny picture book that teaches kids about autumn, adapting to change, and the seasons. The main character is Squirrel and he loves […]
Twirling Hanging Leaves
October 6, 2021 Leave a Comment
Creative Wednesdays Autumn is my favorite season. I have so many Autumn leaf projects on my blog. Click here to see some of my favorite leaf projects. This year I wanted to try something new so my Nanny Kid and I made this pretty project that allows the leaves to twirl. We cut out paper leaves […]
“My Leaf Book” by Monica Wellington and Making Leaf Rubbings
October 3, 2020 Leave a Comment
Weekly Trip to the Library One of the most visible indicators of autumn are falling leaves. In “My Leaf Book” a little girl gathers leaves. She uses the leaves to create prints and rubbings and adds them to her own leaf book. “My Leaf Book” is a delightful way to encourage children to identify leaves. […]
Cranberry Apple Crisp
November 4, 2016 1 Comment
Cooking With Kids There is no better treat to make with the kids during the autumn harvest season then Apple Crisp. My Nanny Kids also love cranberries. So, I decided to add a cup of fresh cranberries to add just a bit of color and tartness to this easy dessert that I originally found from […]
