Fall is here and it’s time to put tother our autumn nature table. We don’t necessarily follow the Waldorf method in our home but I know nature tables are a big part of Waldorf homes. As a kid my grandmother always had a what she called a “nature shelf” in her entryway. It was an […]
Felt Board Apple Tree Counting Game for Toddlers
Fall is here and that means lots of fun with apples and leaves! Today broke out this simple felt board apple tree set that is perfect for toddlers learning to count! We’ve been busy playing with apple pie playdough and exploring leaves on the light table but our felt board has been neglected. To give it a […]
Easy Fine Motor Light Table Activities for Fall
Light table activities for fall are the best! We adore fall around here and these easy light table activities are great for fun and fine motor skill development. An easy activity that you can do with you preschoolers and toddlers this fall. Our light table gets so much more use in the fall and winter […]
Apple Pie Playdough Recipe for Preschoolers
Originally published September 2013. Updated August 2026. There is something about apples and fall that just go together! When apple season rolls around, we usually have plenty of apple books, songs, and hands-on activities happening in my home daycare. This easy apple pie playdough recipe is one of my favorite ways to add sensory play […]