October is just a few days away and I wanted to share several fun October Preschool Themes and activities! I am busy planning our next set of activities and preparing for school. I cannot wait to teach my Dutch kiddos about Halloween, to chat about different types of pumpkins, and explore the fall!
Fall is really one of my favorite seasons. I love how the children observe the changes in seasons, and how the leaves change color! There are just so many interesting things to discuss. This is why I wanted to put together a thorough list of ideas for topics you can explore in October with curious, young children.
There are many ideas here, ranging from spider unit studies to exploring the changing colors of leaves to studying the life cycle of an acorn. From counting to reading ideas and even a little bit of slime fun, here’s a detailed look at many different types of activities that you can incorporate into your October activities!
October Preschool Themes
Age: 4+
Pinterest Board: Fall Pinterest Board
Recommended Book: See our full list of fall book picks here
Pumpkin Theme
Wash a pumpkin by Living Montessori Now
Pumpkin Hammering by Living Montessori Now
Pumpkin Sensory Play by Mama’s Happy Hive
Beautiful October monthly pack from I Believe in Montessori
Pumpkin and apple logic and sequencing cards from I Believe in Montessori
Pumpkin Measuring by Rubber Boots and Elf Shoes
Pumpkin Hand Print Keep Sake by Teach Me Mommy
Marbled Pumpkins by Simple Fun for Kids
Pumpkin Slime by Little Bins for Little Hands
Pumpkin Play Dough by Growing a Jeweled Rose
Window Pumpkin Patch by Fun Learning for Kids
Halloween Theme
Halloween Sensory Bins by Every Star is Different
Preschool Unit from Pinay Homeschooler
Haunted House Math by No Time for Flash Cards
Friendly Ghost Activities by Pre K and Sharing
Halloween Slime 3 Ways by Best Ideas for Kids
Halloween Play Dough Mats by Gift of Curiosity
Halloween Play Dough Invitation by Pickle Bums
Glow in the Dark Paint by A Little Pinch of Perfect
Halloween Hand Writing Printables by A Little Pinch of Perfect
Human Body
Human body systems and organs 3 part cards
Assorted Skeleton Activities by Living Montessori Now
Dental Unit from Every Star is Different
Dental Unit from Pinay Homeschooler
Spiders, creepy crawlies, insects and more!
Spider Play Dough by Fantastic Fun and Learning
Spider Counting Book by Fun a Day
Spider Math Activities by Living Montessori Now
Tarantula Printables by Living Montessori Now
Spider Preschool Songs by Growing Book by Book
Insect Themed Activities for Kids
Giant Spider Web and Spider Activities by Kara Carrero
Autumn and Leaves
Autumn in Paintings from I Believe in Montessori
Fall Nature Gifts from I Believe in Montessori
Autumn Shadow Matching from I Believe in Montessori
Cones and Needles 3 Part Cards
