Happy First Day of Fall
September 23 is the first day of fall in the northern hemisphere when we say Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn. As the temperatures start to dip and the leaves change colors, take some time today to celebrate.
Celebrating ‘fun’ novel holidays like the first day of fall, Talk Like a Pirate Day, and National Play-Doh Day create memories for your family.
Here are five ways to celebrate the First Day of Fall:
Mull Some Cider
Pumpkin spice lattes are not particularly kid-friendly unless you’re prepared for caffeinated children (and props to you if you are). Mulled apple cider is an easy recipe to make that can also be added to your slow cooker. Not only is this a yummy treat, but it will make your home smell like fall.
Read About Fall
Fall foliage, festivals, and football are now in full swing. Get in the spirit of fall with these great reads:
Fancy Nancy and the Fall Foliage
The Berenstain Bears’ Harvest Festival
Tree: A Peek-Through Picture Book
Football with Dad
Don’t Throw It to Mo!
Leaf Rubbings
Leaves transform into beautiful shades of orange, purple, red, yellow, and brown each fall. By creating their very own leaf rubbings, children can make leaves any color they desire.
Make Some Fall Snacks
Taste test some apples, crunch on caramel corn, or nosh on party mix today.
Jann Fujimoto, MS CCC-SLP, enjoys the colors and coziness of fall. She is a speech-language pathologist and owner of SpeechWorks located in Oconomowoc, WI. She helps children in Oconomowoc, Dousman, Delafield, Ixonia, Watertown, and Hartland become confident communicators. If you have concerns about your child’s speech-language development, contact SpeechWorks at 262-490-5653.
