Nature and Numbers: A Fun Introduction to Autumn with Numbers 🍂🔢

Embrace the beauty of autumn and the joy of learning with our delightful autumn leaf counting craft, directly. This hands-on activity encourages children to engage with nature while learning numbers. 🍁🔢

There’s nothing quite like the feeling of being outdoors, especially when it’s with my two little girls. They have a natural affinity for the woods near our home, a place they call their “magical forest”. It is there, among towering trees and rustling leaves, that we find joy, learning, and a deep connection to Mother Earth. We play, we explore, and we create lasting memories.

We’ve educated ourselves about various tree species and learned to spot the subtle signs of the changing seasons. We’ve embarked on countless acorn collecting missions, not just for our Acorn Math Game, but also to feed the squirrels who have become our regular woodland companions.

There’s something profoundly empowering about standing under the vast canopy of the forest, its life-affirming energy reminding us of our role as caretakers of this beautiful planet. It allows us to appreciate the intricate beauty of nature, and it reinforces the importance of protecting it.

These woodland adventures have become more than just leisurely strolls. They are immersive learning experiences that teach us, among other things, that the earth doesn’t belong to us — we belong to it. And we need to do our part to ensure it remains a safe and thriving home for everyone. #OutdoorLearning #MotherNature #LoveOurPlanet 🌳🌍👧👧

  1. Begin by gathering a variety of autumn leaves on a nature walk. Children naturally marvel at the array of colors and shapes. Try to keep them small leaves!
  2. Once home, have your child count the total number of leaves collected and sort them by colors or sizes. This activity reinforces counting skills and introduces sorting and categorisation.
  3. Next, grab some craft paper and draw a tree with bare branches. Cut out the drawn tree and stick it to a larger piece of cardstock or cardboard.
  4. With your child, glue the collected leaves onto the tree branches, counting them as you go. This will strengthen their understanding of numbers.
  5. Finally, label the tree with the total number of leaves. Your child now has a beautiful, seasonal piece of art that is also a learning tool!

Not only does this craft embrace the Waldorf ethos of learning through nature and creativity, but it also provides an engaging way for children to improve their number skills. Enjoy crafting and learning this autumn! 🍂🍁 #AutumnCrafts #WaldorfEducation #JoyOfLearning