30+ Amazing Montessori Fall Activities for Preschool and Kindergarten
Are you ready for fall? With the crisp cold air coming through the windows and the beautiful color changes going on, we are feeling ready. Our kitchen is already filling up with the scent of pumpkin spice and delicious apple cider. Yum! We are even starting to add in fall themes to our homeschooling. Whether you are just looking for a few Montessori at home ideas or a full month (or two) of Montessori fall activities, you’ll find them here.
We’ve filled this page with so many great fall ideas for you. Enjoy!
Montessori Activities for Fall
30+ Amazing Montessori Fall Activities for Preschool and Kindergarten
I like to plan a few special activities each week and they are usually around a theme. Whether that theme is from the season, a holiday that’s approaching, or something fun that we want to explore, these themed activities are so exciting for the kids.
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Montessori Pumpkin Washing Station
Setting up a pumpkin washing station is a perfect practical life activity for kids. Children love cleaning their pumpkins in the crisp fall air.
Apple Count and Clip Cards – Natural Beach Living
Practice counting with these free apple themed number clip cards! This is a great compliment to a fall themed busy bag for preschoolers.
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Fall Preschool Activities
Our Leaf Shapes Study – The Pinay Homeschooler
Leaves come in so many different shapes and sizes, find leaves that match these famous shapes, such as triangles and ellipticals.
Toddler Leaf Lacing – I Can Teach My Child
With a real leaf, practice lacing with this hands-on activity. When you’re done, hang it up around the house for fall-themed decor.
Fine Motor Counting Activity with Leaves – Kids Craft Room
Fall Sensory Bin with Practical Life Life and Math – Living Montessori Now
This fall themed sensory bin focuses on practical life. It works on a sensory table, and provides hours of hands-on fun!
Why do Leaves Change Color? – 123 Homeschool 4 Me
Why do leaves change color? Find out in this fun experiment!
Montessori Activities
Apple Cinnamon Play Dough – Natural Beach Living
Create your play dough that smells like apple cinnamon! Homemade play dough is great for sculpting with and lets children work their hand muscles while having fun.
Apple Science Lemon Juice Experiment – Little Bins for Little Hands
Why do apples turn brown? Is there any way to stop it? Find out in this fun experiment with lemon juice!
Montessori Inspired Leaf Unit Study – Mama’s Happy Hive
This comprehensive leaf study is perfect for any Montessori. It includes leaf lacing, leaf matching work, sensory, art, and more!
Fall Leaf Color Sorting Mat – Stir the Wonder
Grab some felt to use with this sorting mat, which is great for practicing colors. You can also expand it to practice numbers and counting as well!
Fall Tree Number Matching – Mom Inspired Life
Practice numbers with this number matching activity, great for fall.
Mosaic Pumpkin Craft for Kids – The Pinterested Parent
Create a pumpkin with various shades of tissue paper or construction paper. It’s great for building fine motor skills and for exploring art and color!
More Montessori Themes for Fall
Montessori Fall Trays – Wildflower Ramblings
These fall trays provide a wealth of practical lessons for preschoolers, including art, sensory, math, language, and practical life. It’s filled with fall themes including apples, leaves, and fall colors!
Pumpkin Boats Fall Sensory Play Idea – Frugal Fun for Boys and Girls
Use mini pumpkins for a sensory table with water! Carve the pumpkins into boats that actual float!
Nature Threading – Munchkins and Moms
Fall is a great time to explore nature since it is cool outdoors. Use this activity to practice threading petals, leaves, and more.
Learning about the Inside of the Pumpkin – A Little Pinch of Perfect
What is inside a pumpkin? Recreate the mushy insides of a pumpkin with this paper plate craft!
Montessori Inspired Squirrel and Nut Activities from Living Montessori Now
Squirrel and nut activities are perfect in autumn. Here you’ll find several fun ideas for ways to incorporate squirrels and acorns. Including cracking and grinding nuts.
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