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The change in seasons always sparks excitement for all the nuances of the new season you are entering. To us here at Oliver's Nannies, when we think about fall, we think of Back to School, pumpkin and apple pickings, hayrides, Trick-or-Treating on Halloween, cooler days and nights, falling leaves and family gatherings.
As we enthusiastically embrace the beginning of another change of seasons, we put together a guide to all things fall. Including some easy to make crafts, Trick-or-Treating safety tips, a list of local pumpkin patches to make planning your fall outing a breeze and finally, a few fun facts about autumn!
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What you need :
- Card stock or paper plate
- Orange tissue paper
- Brown tissue paper
- Glue
- Black marker
What to do:
- If using card stock, draw a pumpkin on the card stock and cut it out
- Using black marker, draw the eyes and mouth
- Rib small pieces of tissue paper and crumble them up
- With glue stick, add small sections of glue and stick tissue to areas with glue
- Using the brown tissue paper, add to the stem
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What you need :
- Apples
- Tempera Paint
- Fork, Corn cob holders or a stick
- Paper, Paper Plate, etc
- Apple Pie or Cinnamon spices
What to do:
- Cut apples in half and add fork, corn cob holder or stick into the apple
- Dab apple into paint
- Stamp around on the paper
- If desired, add stems, leaves or seeds with a paint brush
Take this project up a notch by sprinkling cinnamon or apple pie spice over paint to add a sensory experience!
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Trick-or-Treat Safety Tips | | | |
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The build up to Halloween is always an exciting time for families. From your little one deciding what they want to dress up as, to decorating your house for the spooky season, everyone is involved in the festivities.
When the day comes and it is time to head out for some Trick-or-Treating, it is important to always remember to be safe. We have put together a list of safety tips to always keep in mind while collecting all of your treats!
Have fun and stay safe!
- Always use the crosswalk or designated areas to cross the street and be sure to look both ways.
- Make sure to use sidewalks whenever available and walk facing traffic.
- Have children carry glow sticks or flash lights to help them be seen by traffic.
- Choose light colors costumes for your children, if not, decorate costumes or candy bags with reflective tape or stickers.
- If your child is old enough to go out on their own, always be sure they stay in a group, have a phone with them and know who to contact in an emergency.
- Check all treats when arriving home, immediately throw out any that have ripped or damaged packaging.
- Plan your route in advance, sticking to well lit, well known areas and avoid any dark houses.
- Avoid costumes with full face covering masks for your children as the mask may make it hard to breathe or hard to see while trick-or-treating. Instead, use safe, non-toxic face paint.
- Never stop to talk to any strangers you pass while going door to door.
- Last but not least, as we are still in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, always be sure to wear your face mask and maintain social distance when visiting a home.
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