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The Autumn Equinox marks the first official day of fall. On this special day, the length of daylight and the length darkness are the same. If you live in the Northern Hemisphere this day usually happens on September 22nd or September 23rd, but if you live in the Southern Hemisphere it happens on March 19th or March 20th.
Fall is a busy time for many families. Kids are going back to school which means busier routines and schedules. It can be so easy to get swept up into a flurry of fall activities. Celebrating the Autumn Equinox is a wonderful way to slow down, connect with nature and ground your family in the rhythm of the seasons.
Here are seven special ways to celebrate fall with your child and family.
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Post updated September 2022.
Gratitude is powerful. When we are grateful it changes the way we think and feel about ourselves and the world around us. We become happier and healthier! Cultivating gratitude in your own life and encouraging your child to do the same is life changing. I encourage you to take a step towards being more grateful by going on a nature gratitude walk with your child.
Remember that nature is everywhere, even in big bustling cities. Go for a walk around your neighborhoor, in a nearby park or local trail. Find a nice sitting spot by a tree or meander slowly along a trail and talk about the things you are grateful for.
Celebrate autumn by pulling out cozy blankets, stacking up piles of books and brewing some sweet tea, then settle in with your child for some much needed read-aloud time. Check out my Best List of Fall Picture Books for Children. (New 2022!)
Kids loves to collect and create with nature. I love it too because when it’s time to say goodbye to nature art it’s easy to compost. Just be sure not to coat your nature crafts projects with plastic (i.e. glue and glitter) if you plan on composting them.
For more fun nature craft ideas visit my Pinterest page.
Celebrate autumn by bringing nature into your home. Set up a nature table somewhere in your home and invite your child to fill it with fall nature finds: leaves, nuts, acorns, gourds, colourful corn, flowers, sticks and seeds.
Autumn is a time for harvesting and enjoying the bounty of fruits and vegetables in our gardens and at our local farmers’ market. With your child set out to make a special harvest feast from the bounty that you gather. If you don’t have a garden or access to a farmers’ market head to local grocery store and look for seasonal fruits and veggies. Once you’ve gather your ingredients plan a special menu and prepared you special harvest feast together.
As the weather starts to cool, there’s nothing like a warm cup of tea to warm little fingers and bellies. Take a moment in the morning or afternoon and enjoy a warm cup of tea with your child. Be sure that the tea isn’t too hot for those little ones.
Fall Outside: 30 Prompts for Exploring Fall with Children is an eBook that offers parents and educators thirty fun prompts for inviting children to explore the season of fall outdoors. Learn more about this wonder-FALL resource HERE or get from TeachersPayTeachers.
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