5 Easy Low-Prep Games to Embrace the Fall Season

Fall is here! Let's have some fun!

Fall is here! Leverage this beautiful season with fun games in your homeschool! As busy homeschool parents, there's no need to go searching for activities that are complicated and timely to prepare. Here are 5 fun, low-prep games you can try in your homeschool today!

Check out this printable and editable autumn game bundle!

1. Leaf Hunt

Take a walk outside and have your kids collect as many different types of leaves as they can find in five minutes. After that time, challenge them to identify the leaves using a guide, books or with an online search. Younger children can be challenged to sort out the leaves by size, shape, and color.

What your kids are "secretly learning": nature study, critical thinking, classification

2. Pumpkin Math

Get a pumpkin (from the store or from a pumpkin patch) create a math guessing game. Ask questions about weight, circumference and number of seeds inside! Let your kids guess, and then measure or count to check their answers!

What your kids are "secretly learning": estimation, measurement, math

3. Fall Word Scramble

This is one of my absolute favorite ways to get kids excited through wholesome competition. Write down fall-themed words (like “leaf” “wind,” “hayride,” etc.) and scramble the letters. Have your children unscramble them as quickly as possible. Keep the fun going by creating team brackets and letting them compete with friends.

What your kids are "secretly learning": spelling, vocabulary

Check out this fun, printable Autumn Bucket List!

4. Scavenger Hunt

Bingo! Create an autumn-themed bingo card with items your children might come across as you walk outside. These items can include plants, animals, and even sounds you may hear. Travel outdoors, pack a lunch, and complete this challenge together!

What your kids are "secretly learning": observation, nature study, problem-solving

5. Apple Towers

Gather some apples. Ask your kids how many they think they can stack before their tower topples. Start stacking! They will absolutely love learning how to stack the apples and keep them from falling.

What your kids are "secretly learning": physics, coordination

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