As we enter into the cozy embrace of autumn, we’re excited to share a month full of activities that celebrate the changing season. Our September calendar is designed to nurture creativity, connect with nature, and foster a sense of wonder. Join us as we embrace the rhythms of the season and embark on a journey of joyful learning and discovery.
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September 1 - Make Beeswax Luminary
For us at Bella Luna Toys, fall means crisp mornings, the sound of leaves crunching under our feet and a strong desire to tuck in early for the night. Make your own light to brighten the night with this sweet craft. Find the tutorial HERE.
September 2 - Volunteer at a Local Aid Center
Take a moment and see how you can volunteer and get involved with a local aid center. With all the blessings we are often given, it's nice to give back!
September 3 - Read a New Book
Find a reason to love learning and reading today with a new book. Find our book collection HERE.
September 4 - Kids Pack Lunch Day
Let your little ones have fun today packing up their own lunch! Don't forget to bring it in our new nature lunch bag! Find the lunch tote HERE.
September 5 - Paint a Watercolor Drawing
Enjoy the day with a watercolor painting! Discover our watercolors HERE.
September 6 - Have an Autumn Dance Party
Enjoy the season with a playlist to dance the day away! Link to playlist HERE.
September 7 - Learn a Fall Verse
September 8 - Make a Fall Window Transparency
When autumn arrives, it feels as if the entire world is painted in new hues of golden oranges, earthy browns and bright reds. We were inspired by the colors of fall to create this festive window transparency to hang now and enjoy until the last leaves fall. Find the tutorial HERE.
September 9 - Create a Fall Seasonal Table
Creating a seasonal nature table helps children connect with nature and become aware of the natural rhythm of the year. Find the blog HERE.
September 10 - Try to Touch Your Toes
Take a moment today (and everyday) to stretch and move your body! Try to touch your toes!
September 11 - Make Felted Wool Apples for Fall
September 13 - Make a Salt Dough Dragon Candle Holder
September 14 - Bake a Fresh Loaf of Bread
Few things are better than fresh bread from the oven with a spot of butter.
September 15 - Craft a Felt Acorn Treasure Pouch
There are so many treasures to find during your outdoor fall adventures. Make this sweet felt acorn pouch, by Brittany from My Mothering Journey, to hold your children's discoveries while out on a walk or playing outside. Find the tutorial HERE.
September 16 - Give a Friend a Hug Today
Give a friend or family member a hug today!September 17 - Crochet a Simple Hat
Stay cozy and warm all fall and winter long with a hat that's as fun to wear as it is to make. Whether you're a seasoned yarn enthusiast or a novice looking to embark on a cozy crafting journey, making a crochet hat is a perfect starting point. With just a hook, some yarn, and a dash of imagination, you can craft a hat that not only keeps you snug during chilly days but also allows you to express your unique style! Find the tutorial HERE.
September 18 - Read Your Doll a Bedtime Story
Practice your reading skills by reading your doll a bedtime story tonight.
September 19 - Have an Hour of Quiet Play
Take an hour today and see if you can play quietly! Try making your ow mandala out of loose parts!
September 20 - Make an Egg Carton Dragon
With just a few simple materials like an empty egg carton, paint, and some imagination, children can transform an ordinary egg carton into a magical dragon. Not only is this craft a fantastic way to encourage creativity and fine motor skills, but it also provides hours of imaginative play afterwards. Get ready to soar into a world of mythical adventures with your very own egg carton dragon! Find the tutorial HERE.
September 21 - Craft Pumpkin Wooden Peg Doll Fairies
Are you ready to invite some darling wooden peg doll pumpkin fairies into your Pumpkin Fairy House? These seasonal gourd peg dolls by Franzi Shelton will look perfect along side a Fairy Pumpkin House! Find the tutorial HERE.
September 22 - Give a Gift to a Neighbor Today
Give a gift to a neighbor today! Maybe some fresh bread or cookies!
September 23 - Learn to Play a New Instrument
Making music builds kids' brains, and Bella Luna Toys is proud to offer families a large selection of acoustic instruments to help develop a child's sense of rhythm and melody. Our unique collection includes rhythm instruments for babies and toddlers; pentatonic flutes and harps; glockenspiels and xylophones; kalimbas ukuleles; and more. Making music provides many benefits for children including boosting math and reading skills, improving memory, building social skills and confidence. But best of all, making music brings the joy of self-expression! Find our collection HERE.September 24 - Have a Day of Gratitude
There are so many things to be thankful for. Take a moment today to practice gratitude.
School is back in session. In the spirit of all that our wonderful educators have been through over the past year, we came up with a simple gift to show gratitude with this handcrafted candle holder. Find the tutorial HERE.
September 26 - Go on a Nature Walk
Go on a walk today and see what little nature treasures you can find!
September 27 - Go on a Scavenger Hunt
Put together a list of fun autumn themed things to find! Acorns, pine cones... see what you can see!
September 28 - Bake a Michaelmas Dragon Cake
Dragons come in all shapes and sizes and it takes courage of all shapes to face them. Though we all face different dragons throughout our lives, we rarely stop to celebrate the work it takes to tame them. I think that’s probably my favorite aspect of Michaelmas, that celebration of courage. After a hard year, countless tough decisions, and many fears and feelings, pausing to welcome in the new season is incredibly important. And important moments deserve cake. Find the recipe HERE.
September 29 - Celebrate Michaelmas
Every year Waldorf schools all over the world celebrate Michaelmas. Not only is September 29 the feast day of St. Michael, but this festival also marks the changing of the seasons as autumn fully sets in. This is a perfect time of year to slow down and enjoy all the bounty that fall has to offer. The Michaelmas festival is also a time to encourage children to engage in acts of self-discovery and cultivate their own courage as they reenact the taming of the dragon!
September 30 - Decorate Beeswax Candles
Have fun today decorating your own beeswax candles!
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