Fall is Here – And So Are Fun Family Activities!

As the air gets crisp and leaves turn shades of red and gold, fall is the perfect season to engage in cozy, educational activities with your little one. At Little Treasures, we know how important it is to create enriching, hands-on experiences that nurture your child’s curiosity and learning. With our Learning Tower, your child can safely join you in the kitchen or at the crafting table, all at just the right height.

Here are five fall-inspired activities that will make great use of your Learning Tower, giving your child a front-row seat to the magic of autumn.

1. Bake Fall Treats Together

Few things bring warmth to a home like baking delicious fall treats. With the Learning Tower, your child can join you at the counter to help measure ingredients, stir, and even decorate! Some easy ideas to try are apple muffins, pumpkin bread, or cinnamon sugar cookies. Baking with your child isn’t just about making tasty treats; it’s a wonderful opportunity for them to learn basic math skills like counting and measuring. Plus, they’ll love getting their hands a little messy!

Benefits:

• Develops counting and measuring skills.
• Encourages sensory exploration with ingredients.

2. Make Homemade Applesauce

Apples are the star of the season, and homemade applesauce is an easy and delicious activity to do together. With your child in the Learning Tower, they can help with washing apples, adding ingredients, and stirring the pot (under supervision). As you cook, talk to them about the process of cooking and how heat changes the apples, turning them soft and sweet. They’ll be fascinated by the transformation!

Benefits:

• Teaches cause and effect in cooking.
• Engages sensory experiences with smell and taste.

3. Create Autumn Leaf Art

Fall foliage is beautiful – and full of creative potential! Take your child on a nature walk to collect leaves in all shapes and colors, then use the Learning Tower to bring them to the perfect height at the crafting table. They can arrange the leaves, paint over them to create leaf prints, or even make a colorful collage. The Learning Tower gives your little one the stability and confidence to reach everything comfortably, so they can focus on their creative process.

Benefits:

• Promotes fine motor skills through crafting.
• Sparks creativity and appreciation for nature.

4. Build a Mini Indoor Herb Garden

Even as outdoor gardens start to hibernate, you can bring the beauty of nature indoors with a mini herb garden. Place small pots of herbs like basil, rosemary, or thyme on the counter, and let your child stand beside you in the Learning Tower to help plant and water them. Caring for these plants will give your child a sense of responsibility, and they’ll love seeing how their efforts make the plants grow.

Benefits:

• Teaches basic biology and responsibility.
• Encourages hands-on, real-world learning.

5. Explore Sensory Fall Bins

Fall sensory bins are a fantastic way to engage your child’s senses with seasonal textures and colors. Fill a bin with items like dried corn kernels, pinecones, mini pumpkins, and acorns, and let your child explore different textures and sounds while standing securely in the Learning Tower. Sensory play not only provides a calming activity but also helps children learn about the world around them through their senses.

Benefits:

• Supports sensory development.
• Encourages curiosity and self-directed exploration.

Why Use a Learning Tower?

At Little Treasures, our Learning Tower is designed with safety and engagement in mind, allowing children to participate in everyday tasks with ease. Whether baking, crafting, or gardening, the Learning Tower elevates kids to counter height while offering stability and security, so they can enjoy activities while parents get peace of mind.

Fall is a magical season filled with opportunities to make family memories and learn new skills. By bringing your child into the action with a Learning Tower, you can transform these simple fall activities into moments of learning, laughter, and discovery.