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Pumpkin Play Clay

A child rolls a small ball of pumpkin play clay between their hands. A few seconds later it becomes a tiny pumpkin. Before long, it has become a pie, a leaf, and something no one else could have imagined. This homemade pumpkin play clay is soft, wonderfully moldable, and smells just like pumpkin pie. Made with just a few simple ingredients, it's an easy fall sensory activity that invites children to roll, flatten, sculpt, and create their own autumn masterpieces again and again. For even more ways to celebrate pumpkin season together, explore our Pumpkin Activities for Kids collection filled with pumpkin science experiments, sensory play, crafts, homemade recipes, and creative autumn fun. Families who love homemade sensory materials can also visit our Play Recipes for Kids collection for homemade play dough, slime, cloud dough, moon sand, sensory fillers, paints, and hundreds of hands-on activities.

Fall Activities for Kids

A bright leaf catches a child's eye. Then another. Before long, little pockets are filled with acorns, pinecones, colorful leaves, and tiny treasures that somehow become too special to leave behind. A pumpkin waiting on the porch becomes a science experiment. An apple from the orchard becomes a work of art. Leaves gathered on an afternoon walk become animals, collages, and colorful works of art spread across the kitchen table. That is part of what makes fall feel so magical. The season arrives with its own colors, textures, scents, and traditions, inviting families to slow down, create together, and make the most of every crisp afternoon before winter arrives. This collection brings together our favorite fall activities for kids, including pumpkin play recipes, apple activities, colorful leaf art, autumn sensory play, fall science experiments, Thanksgiving activities, and simple ideas that help families make the most of the season. Whether you have ten quiet minutes after school...

Mud Activities for Kids

In hopes of encouraging everyone to get muddy this  summer  I have compiled a list of  super fun  mud activities   that kids of all ages are sure to love!

Fizzy Mud for Kids

What could be more fun than mucking around in a big pile of mud?   Making it FIZZ!   Rosie and Jewel had lots of fun with this activity, and they got to explore elements of  science  while fully engaging the senses.

Dirt Dough for Kids

Let kids  play in the dirt  without actually getting "dirty".   This  play recipe  is especially great for apprehensive parents and for children still in the mouthing stage.

Bread Clay Recipe

Rosie and Jewel had so much fun making bread clay !   They loved mixing the gooey ingredients, and when they were done we had  a super fun  dough !

Marshmallow Play Dough

If you are in need of a quick and fun activity for kids this marshmallow play dough is just the right thing!

Rainbow Dyed Noodles

I remember  dyeing noodles  as a kid so that we could make pasta necklaces.    That was always  so much fun!

Glowing Spaghetti

Play with the  rainbow  like never before and make  glowing spaghetti noodles !

Balloon Painting for Kids

Rosie and Jewel love  balloons !  They love to pop them, they love to  fill them with water , and they just love to  play  with them!