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+ On this page we’ll feature a few great play ideas that will be updated seasonally.
+ Be sure to let us know if you have a great play idea for kids!
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+ Fall Outdoor Play Ideas
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+ 1) Leaf pile jumping – if you live where you must rake leaves each fall, turn
+ the job into a fun “free-for-all” by encouraging the kids to jump into, run through,
+ or toss piles of leaves high in the air. Little ones never tire of this activity!
+ Otherwise, just crunch through the crisp leaves while you’re out walking – there’s something
+ very satisfying about the sound you can make chuffing through the leaves.
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+ 2) Pumpkin rolling (especially for toddlers) – have fun with your little one having
+ them roll heavy pumpkins around the yard (preferably those without stems). They love the
+ “heavy work” involved!
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+ 3) Fall Collections – older preschoolers are drawn to collections, and what better time
+ of year than fall to start collecting acorns, and acorn tops! They can invent games to play with them,
+ sort them, pretend with them, even decorate them if they wish. Younger children love to play “fill and
+ dump” with containers so be sure to take a bucket, basket, or some other portable container with you
+ out walking. (Note: supervise toddlers closely to prevent small items going into their mouths).
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+ 4) Osage Orange basketball – those large, bumpy, yellowish green “ugly” fruits that fall on the
+ ground are Osage Oranges. Gather up a bunch of them and create a makeshift target they can toss them
+ into (laundry basket, pail, yard waste bin, old plant pot, etc.). The older the child the farther they
+ can be from the “basket.”
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+ 5) Hill rolling – find a grassy hill that’s a height that fits your child’s age and abilities and
+ encourage your little person to roll down and climb back up – great workout for little legs and all their
+ sensory systems. Squeals of laughter will be heard!
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