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10/09/2026

Give your child these three words:
🍂 LEAVES
🎃 PUMPKIN
🐿️ SQUIRREL

Now challenge them to make up a story that includes all three.

What do you think their story would be about?

10/09/2026

Here's an easy activity that mixes sunshine with creativity!

Place a toy outside on a piece of paper, trace the shadow, and then let the kids turn the outline into their own artwork. ☀️

Which toy would your child choose?

10/08/2026

Cooler weather calls for something warm for dinner. 🍲

Chicken noodle, chili, tomato, potato... every family seems to have a favorite.

What's the meal that officially says fall in your house?

10/08/2026

Old clothes + a little creativity = your family's newest fall friend. 😄

Challenge the kids to build and decorate their own scarecrow. Funny, traditional, or completely ridiculous, anything goes!

What would your child name their scarecrow?

This scarecrow paper craft for kids is an adorable piece of art to both create and display.

10/07/2026

October challenge: spend 30 extra minutes outside together this week!

Take a walk, toss a ball, explore the yard, or head to the park. Sometimes kids just need a little space to MOVE.

What's your child's favorite way to get outside?

10/07/2026

Here's an easy game for your next family night.

Put a random household item inside a bag and give everyone three clues to guess what's inside.
No peeking allowed!

Who in your family would figure it out first?

10/06/2026

It's time for the Fall Family Olympics!

Pumpkin relay. Leaf pile race. Co****le. Sack race. You make the events and keep the score.

The only question is... are the parents ready to lose? 😄

10/06/2026

October is National Book Month! 📚

Try something different and let your child choose a book based ONLY on the cover. Read it together and see if the story is anything like they expected.

What book is your child loving right now?

10/05/2026

Give the kids paper, markers, googly eyes, and craft supplies with one instruction:

Create a monster nobody has ever seen before!
The sillier, the better.

What would your child name their monster?

10/05/2026

Turn those little pumpkins into a game!

Set up empty bottles or lightweight pins and use a small round pumpkin as the bowling ball. 🎃🎳
Kids can even decorate the pins before the game begins.

Who would be the most competitive bowler in your family?

Pumpkin bowling is a great way to upcycle plastic yogurt drink bottles. Have fun with your family this Halloween bowling with a small pumpkin and ghost pins!