The Top 5 Fall Montessori Preschool Activities

The leaves are beginning to turn different shades and hues, the pumpkin spice lattes are in full bloom, and sweater weather is almost upon us! Are you excited for the change of seasons and all things fall-themed? We want your preschooler to share the same excitement and embrace the changing scenery around them! Below, we explore five fall preschool activities for those near a Willow Creek Montessori preschool, or those living between Elburn and Sugar Grove.

#1. Go Vegetable Picking

How many types of vegetables can your preschooler name? Can they name a vegetable for every color of the rainbow?

At the Spring Bluff Nursery , you can schedule the ultimate fall preschool activity by visiting the U-Pick Vegetable Garden and exploring the different crops from turnips to cabbage! With a community-supported agriculture and family-owned property, you can not only enhance your child’s Montessori experience but also support your local community.

#2. Visit the Apple Orchard

Apple picking is a renowned Midwest pastime, so it’s exciting to share the tradition with your eager little one.

Where should you go apple picking? Take a fifteen-minute drive to Kuipers in Maple Park and enjoy their family-friendly fall activities! When you get hungry after a morning of apple picking, stopover at their Orchard Shop & Bakery to indulge in soft apple cider doughnuts, snack on fresh fudge, and quench your thirst with fresh-pressed apple cider.

#3. Explore a Nature Preserve

The natural elements showcase an unrefined brilliance, especially during the transition from summer to fall. By stopping by the nearby Almon Underwood Prairie Nature Preserve , you can enhance your Montessori nature units!

Want to draw inspiration from your surroundings? Bring a picnic blanket, paper, and either watercolor paints or colored pencils for your preschooler to explore realism by tracing leaves, painting a landscape, or utilizing their creativity in other ways!

#4. Take a Neighborhood Nature Walk

With your neighborhood trees preparing for fall, your sidewalks and lawns might soon fill with various leaves, seeds, acorns, and pinecones. As a result, take your preschooler on a neighborhood nature walk and have them complete a scavenger hunt for various leaves, seeds, and other items!

After collecting your scavenger hunt items, return home with your new belongings, and explore which trees the leaves and seeds belong to! Then, explore sensory development by distinguishing textures, smells, and sounds associated with each item.

#5. Conquer the Pumpkin Patch

What’s autumn without a traditional visit or two to the pumpkin patch and classic family photo? With pumpkin season starting as early as September 18 ^th of 2021 , grab your flannel and explore the various colors, shapes, and sizes of pumpkins available at Kuipers!

In addition to picking the perfect pumpkin for your front porch, dining table, or new craft activity, you can explore direction and navigation with a corn maze, practice object permanence with the jumping pillow, get an up-close and personal animal interaction with the petting zoo, and develop agility with the Tractor Tire Mountain! At Kuipers, you can enjoy a fun-filled fall-themed day with your preschooler with endless opportunities for fun and learning.

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Furthermore, we regularly monitor  the most current health and safety guidelines recommended by the CDC  to create the safest learning environment for your little ones. If you wish to know more about the measures we take to defend our preschool classroom from the spread of COVID-19 and the Delta variant, we are happy to answer any questions!

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