Wondrous Enrichment Activities - Autumn: October Week 4
“We told you this wood was wondrous, Finn,” he said. “It is so in more ways than one.”
Here are four activities you could do to celebrate the season this week - linked to Chapter 8: An Enchanting Autumn Celebration. If you haven't read Chapter 1 though yet, you can download this for free HERE.
The full Wondrous Enrichment Curriculum will be coming next autumn, but for now, you can follow along with inspiration activities for each chapter within these blog posts, and over on @theknowandplayspace on Instagram.
'Leaf Magic' Wands
In Chapter 6 of the Tales of The Wondrous Acre Wood, the science behind the learning of leaves changing colour gave us that sense of 'magic' that nature provides us with through the amazing things it does all by itself each year. We learnt that the red of autumn leaves is made, and that the yellows and browns are revealed. To gather some of that 'magic' from trees ourselves, we tear up pieces of leaves to release the 'power', and then stick them onto our own magic wands - accompanied with other crafty treasures.
Pumpkin Homes
In Chapter 8, we meet The Yew Folk, after Finn rescues little Rune from the pumpkin tendrils. There is a lovely trade off mentioned in the wood, with creatures who live there looking out for one another and what each may need in this time of increasing darkness. Pip & friends make Pumpkin Homes for the Yew Folk, so it's a nice way to get inspired to make your own for little magical creatures who may like one too!
Autumn Capes
There's something about 'displaying' your love for autumn and everything we've discovered and learnt about the season, and what better than to make and wear an autumn cape with joy and pride.
Pumpkin Fizz & Sensory Tray
Sometimes science feels and looks like magic, so to add that enchanting twist into play this week, try adding some bicarbonate of soda and vinegar to a potions kitchen space. Combined with pumpkins to scoop and use as ingredients, and some coloured water, endless fun and play opportunities are possible.
Gas build up will cause lidded bottles to pop when mixing vinegar and bicarb because of the chemical reaction, so wearing safety goggles is advised for this to protect eyes.
If you have a go at either of these activities, do tag me over on Instagram as I would love to see how Chapter 8 inspires wondrous play & learning in your own home!
Check back next week for activities linked to Chapter 9, our first November chapter, and an investigation into Dark & Light.
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