Celebrate the First Day of Fall
The days are slowly getting shorter and cooler — fall is on the way! The first day of fall is on September 22, and we can’t wait to celebrate with these fun crafts and activities. Private schools in Polk County, FL are here to get you in the spirit of the season.Whip Up a Batch of Rice Krispies TreatsTake your standard Rice Krispies treats to the next level by transforming them into sweet pumpkin treats. Starting with the classic recipe, melt ¼ cup of butter with 4 cups of mini marshmallows. Toss in 5 cups of rice cereal and stir thoroughly, then add a squeeze of orange gel coloring to get the perfect pumpkin hue. Let your child shape handfuls of the cooled mixture into pumpkin shapes. Use Tootsie Rolls or pretzels for stems, and add candy corn or other fall-colored candies to make cute, jack-o’-lantern faces.Mix Up Some Pumpkin Play DoughContinue the pumpkin theme with a fun batch of pumpkin pie-scented play dough. Start by gathering these ingredients:
- 1 cup flour
- ½ cup salt
- 2 tablespoons cream of tartar
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin pie spice
- 2 tablespoons oil
- Orange food coloring
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Mix the flour, salt, cream of tartar, and pumpkin pie spice thoroughly. Gradually stir in the oil, water, and vanilla extract, and then add orange food coloring until it reaches the shade you’re looking for. Heat the mixture over medium heat, and stir until it’s the right play dough consistency. Once it cools, let playtime begin!Craft a Watercolor Leaf WreathLet everyone who visits your home enjoy the beauty of fall by creating a wreath of leaves to hang on your door. This is a simple craft for children of all ages, so everyone can get involved!Start with several large pages of watercolor paper. Before painting, wet the paper with a large, wet brush, which helps to create beautifully blended colors. Then give each child a wet sheet of watercolor paper and several paints in fall colors. They can paint their own designs, mix colors. Try to cover as much of the paper as possible.After the paper has dried, help your child cut each sheet into leaves of varied shapes and sizes. Cut out the center of a paper plate to create a blank wreath template. Children can use glue to attach the leaves to the wreath.Pumpkin patches, school supplies, and fall holidays are on the way! Give the season a friendly welcome with these fall celebration crafts.At private schools in Polk County, FL, we foster an atmosphere of care and an environment of high expectations and effective discipline. To learn more about what makes us different, contact us at 407-246-4800.