Paper weaving is more than just a pretty fall craft! It encourages hand-eye coordination, fine motor development, concentration, sequencing, and pattern recognition. Have a pumpkin, maple leaf, acorn, and owl get a colorful makeover as little hands weave strips of colored paper in and out to create their own autumn masterpieces. Let the kiddos in […]
Thanksgiving Rice Krispy Treats
November 6, 2026 Leave a Comment
Making Rice Krispies treats shaped and colored like autumn or Thanksgiving is the perfect way to create seasonal fun the kids can eat. This is a great kid-friendly autumn or Thanksgiving dessert you can make for, or with, the children well ahead of the holiday inspired by Two Sisters Crafting. Rice Krispies treats freeze great […]
Autumn Leaf Night Lights
November 4, 2026 Leave a Comment
Turn November’s colorful leaves into a little learning and a lot of fun! Pair autumn-themed storytime with a hands-on craft as children transform real fall leaves and glass jars into glowing night lights. I found this idea on the Fox Farm Home web site. LIt’s a creative way to explore nature, colors, textures, fine motor […]
“There Was an Old Lady that Swallowed Some Leaves” and Fun Craft
October 17, 2026 Leave a Comment
Turn storytime into a hands-on fall activity! “There Was an Old Lady that Swallowed Some Leaves” by Lucille Colandro is a breezy, whimsical rhyme book paired with vivid illustrations making it a chaotic tribute to autumn and an absolute page-turner for children. It is an excellent book for preschool through early elementary kids to practice […]
Falling for Fall: Autumn Toys and Games Kids Love
October 11, 2026 Leave a Comment
Cooler days, colorful leaves, and acorns everywhere! Autumn is the perfect season to bring a little nature-inspired fun into your nanny playroom. These toys and games offer more than entertainment: they encourage fine motor development, early math, problem-solving, and imaginative play. Here are some fun finds to add to your fall activity rotation! 1. The […]
Pumpkin Waffles
October 9, 2026 Leave a Comment
October means pumpkin patches, crisp fall days, and pumpkin everything! Turn that autumn favorite into a kid-approved breakfast with these delicious pumpkin waffles. It’s a tasty way to bring a little pumpkin patch magic to the breakfast table for the children in your care. You Will Need: 2 ¼ cup all-purpose flour2 cups milk whole […]
Fall Fun That Sticks! DIY Window Clings
September 23, 2026 Leave a Comment
Bring the beauty of autumn indoors with these easy DIY leaf window clings! Kids can mix glue, washable paint, and a little dish soap to create colorful, translucent leaves that glow beautifully in the sunlight. After trying several methods, I found the easiest approach is to mix the paint and dish soap directly into small […]
Autumn Leaf Placemat Low-Mess Craft
September 16, 2026 Leave a Comment
The rule of autumn nannyhood is if you go for a walk, you will bring back half the forest. This week, I upgraded the kids from ‘leaf collectors’ to ‘interior designers.’ Check out this super simple, autumn leaf placemat craft that preserves their favorite outdoor finds and protects the kitchen table from the inevitable pumpkin […]
Thankful Wreath for Thanksgiving
November 26, 2025 Leave a Comment
Each year I have the children in my care make a Thankful Wreath to show what they are grateful for as Thanksgiving approaches. Teaching children to be thankful, generous, and kind is a lifelong process, and one that involves many friends and family to help develop. Hang the wreath to proudly display what the child […]
