Fun Family Fall Activities

The crisp air, the bright colored leaves, the pumpkin patches--Fall is a season filled with lots of opportunities to enjoy some family fun. From planned out day trips on the weekend to spontaneous simple moments, here are some ways to enjoy family fun activities this season:

• Rake up some leaves...and then jump in them!
• Go apple picking...and then make a pie.
• Make your child’s Halloween costume together.
• Head to a pumpkin patch...and then carve a jack-o-lantern.
• Make delicious hot chocolate.
• Buy a new book, get cozy on a chilly day and read together.
• Go to a haunted house.
• Take a nature walk and collect colorful leaves.
• Decorate your home for the season.
• Make a creative project using the items from your nature walk.
• Go on a fall picnic with your family.
• Take a drive on an open road to enjoy the beautiful fall scenery.
• Collect pinecones...and then paint them!
• Attend a fall fair.
• Build an indoor fort and tell spooky ghost stories inside.
• Make a scarecrow to decorate your front lawn.
• Go on a hot air balloon ride--after all, there is no better way to enjoy the fall foliage.
• Bake Halloween cookies to give out to your friends.

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It’s important to let your child tap into their imagination at home. And while they’re at school, Miss Sues’ curriculum is set up to foster creativity while providing your children with the best education available. If you’re looking for a superior nursery school on Long Island, choose Miss Sue's! To learn more about our program, give us a call at 516-938-0894 or visit our website.

Children's Halloween Safety Tips

Ghouls and goblins and witches, oh my! When it comes to Halloween, it’s fun to be scared--but not at the expense of your child’s safety! If you’re taking to the streets to embark on the great candy hunt that comes once a year, make sure to be safe! These Halloween safety tips will have ensure you and your child have a fun day, out of harm’s way:

Costume Safety:

• Plan costumes that are bright and reflective--make sure they fit your child well to avoid the risk of injury.
• Add reflective tape to their candy collecting bags.
• Opt for face makeup instead of masks to avoid blocking their eyesight.

• Be sure to look for wigs and costumes that are flame resistant.

On the Trick Or Treat Trail:

• Always be sure to accompany your child on their neighborhood rounds.
• Provide flashlights for your kids, as it gets darker much earlier around Halloween time.
• If your children are old enough to go out alone, make sure you plan and review a route that is safe for them to go and that they always stay with a group of friends.
• Reinforce to your child that they should never ever enter a home or car for a treat.
• Remain on well-lit streets and always use the sidewalk, making sure to look both ways when crossing.
• Refrain from using your cell phone while trick or treating as you’ll want to be alert and looking all around for motorists.

We hope you and your children have a safe and happy Halloween!

Safety is of the utmost importance when it comes to your family and children. If you’re looking for a safe and nurturing environment to provide a top-notch education to your child, Miss Sue’s is the answer! To learn more about our program or to take a tour of the school, give us a call at 516-938-0894 or visit us here.

Fall Activities To Do With Your Children

Break out the pumpkins, leaves and glitter--fall is officially here! Fall is one of the best times of year to get crafty with your kids. Let nature be your supplies, and gather sticks, leaves and acorns to make some of the cutest and most creative projects to dress up your home. If you’re looking for some fun fall activities to keep your little ones busy, try these out:

Glittery Pine Cones

Materials Needed: Pine cones, glue bottles, mini pom-poms and small glitter glue bottles.

Have your children use the glue to place pom poms on their pinecones. Then, drizzle glue on the cones and have them sprinkle glitter all over. These make great decorations to hang around the home, and are perfect pieces to keep until Christmas.

Autumn Wreath

Materials Needed: pine needles, green and brown leaves, pine cones, cinnamon sticks, glue, paper plates with the middles cut out.

Dress up your front door with this festive wreath! Take your child on a nature walk to gather supplies--the brightest colored leaves, acorns, sticks and pine needles. Then, let them arrange the materials on a paper plate with the middle cut out and break out the glue. You can add cinnamon sticks, glitter or even some ribbon for an extra festive touch! Your child will be so thrilled to see their masterpiece hanging on the front door to greet visitors over the holiday season.

Pumpkin Decorating

Materials Needed: Pumpkins, glitter, paint, markers, pom poms.

No fall activity would be complete without incorporating a pumpkin into the mix. Take a new approach on the traditional pumpkin carving, and have your child decorate and dress up their pumpkins with art supplies. Set up a station complete with paint, glitter, pom poms, stickers and any other crafty supplies, and let their imaginations run wild! You can even invite your child’s friends over for a fun pumpkin party and see how different and unique each one turns out!

It’s important to let your child tap into their imagination at home. And while they’re at school, Miss Sues’ curriculum is set up to foster creativity while providing your children with the best education available. If you’re looking for a superior nursery school on Long Island, choose Miss Sue's! To learn more about our program, give us a call at 516-938-0894 or visit our website.