Welcome to October, a month that invites us to embrace the beauty of change and the wonders of the natural world! As the leaves turn vibrant shades of red and gold, we gather together to celebrate the rhythm of the seasons. This October, our activities are designed to foster creativity, connection, and a deep appreciation for nature.
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October 1 - Make a Grain of the Day Meal
One way that some Waldorf Kindergartens embrace the beauty of rhythm is by following the "Grain of the Day" that the founder of Waldorf education, Rudolf Steiner, suggested. Find grain of the day HERE.
October 2 - Make Your Own Needle Felted Bean Bags
Bean bags make wonderful playthings for children. They find so many uses for them beyond a simple bean bag toss game! Find the tutorial HERE.
October 3 - Visit an Apple Orchard or Pumpkin Patch
Enjoy the beauty of the season and visit a local pumpkin patch or an apple orchard!
October 4 - Learn a New Joke
You won't be-LEAF how funny fall jokes can be! Find a new joke to tell your friends today.
October 5 - Make a Beeswax Figure
Have fun crafting with our modeling beeswax for the autumn season! Find our art supplies HERE.
October 6 - 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!
October 7 - Bake an Apple and Honey Cake
October 8 - Go on an Autumn Nature Walk
Enjoy the autumn breeze and see what you can find on a fall nature walk.
October 9 - Read a New Book
Cozy up with a cup of tea and snuggle in with a new book. Find our collection of books HERE.
October 10 - Make a Pumpkin Fairy House
Did you know that there are fairies dancing and whispering all around you? You may not hear them now, but if you make them a proper home they will come out to play! A Pumpkin Fairy House is all you need. Find the tutorial HERE.
October 11 - Write a Fall Story
Take a chance out of your comfort zone and try a new food today!
October 13 - Craft a Pressed Flower Lantern
October 14 - Celebrate Diwali with a DIY Lantern
"Diwali, one of the major religious festivals in Hinduism, Jainism, and Sikhism, lasting for five days from the 13th day of the dark half of the lunar month Ashvina to the second day of the light half of the lunar month Karttika." - Source
Celebrate this festival of lights with your very own lantern. Check back here for the tutorial.
October 15 - Do a Puzzle for a Moment of Quiet Play
Puzzles are an essential developmental toy for young children that help develop memory, identify shapes and colors, solve problems, learn cause and effect, and help children as they start to understand strategy. Help your child put every piece in its place with our amazing collection of beautiful, sustainable, and quality-made wooden puzzles. Find our puzzles HERE.
October 16 - Paint with Watercolors
Take a moment and relax with watercolors today and see what beautiful creations you can make.
October 17 - Haunted House Window Transparency
This not-too-scary window transparency will liven up any space and signal to the world that your house or classroom is in on the Halloween fun! Find the tutorial HERE.
October 18 - Give a Compliment Today
Say something kind to someone today! Maybe you love their shoes or the way they fixed their hair, let them know!
October 19 - Make an Autumn Pinwheel
The Autumn wind is blustery and cold! We love this pinwheel project, built by our friend Kobi over at Little Things. Find the tutorial HERE.
October 20 - Learn a New Yoga Pose
Stretching is a lovely way to relax your body and mind. Take a moment for meditation and learn a new yoga pose today.
October 21 - Craft a Printed Treat Bag
Autumn is here, which means it’s the perfect time to create your Halloween treat bag! Join us in a crafting adventure where we'll explore the art of decorating canvas treat bags with potato prints, eraser prints and found object prints, making your autumn treats truly special. Find the tutorial HERE.
October 22 - Have a Fun Family Game Night
Game night is always a fun way to try a new game or have fun with family and friends. Find our games HERE.
October 23 - Make a Harvest Night Star
Fall is here once again and as the air gets crisper and the evening arrives sooner - we start to look inward. We love this Harvest Night Star project by Kobi Caterer from Little Things and think it the perfect way to usher in Fall. Find the tutorial HERE.
October 24 - Learn About Bats
Bats are incredible! Did you know that there are over 1100 species worldwide? Find out some more fun facts HERE!
The leaves are falling, but the piles are getting bigger! After raking the yard, jump right into the pile!
October 26 - Make a Diwali Lotus Diya
Learn more about Diwali and make your own Lotus Diya.
October 27 - Make Apple Cider
If you're like us, you have way too many apples after visiting the orchards! Try your hand at making apple cider to share today.
October 28 - Have a Spooky Dance Party
Spooky season is here! Dance the day away with our spooky, kid-friendly playlist!October 29 - Learn to Finger Knit
Finger knitting is a lovely introduction to the world of handwork. Spend some time seeing what you can make today.
October 30 - Make Pumpkin Beeswax Candles
Celebrate the autumn equinox with these easy to make Beeswax Pumpkin Candles. Find the tutorial HERE.
October 31 - Happy Halloween!
Happy Halloween! Tag us @bellalunatoys on Instagram in your costumes for a chance to be featured!
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