October Blog: All About Fall!

Mangos Friends and Families!

Hey y’all! We are so excited to share a little peek into all the fall fun we had in the Mangos Classroom this October! This month was filled with colorful leaves, delicious apples, pumpkins, and lots of hands-on exploration. Throughout October, our Mangos learned about the changes that come with fall while exploring the season through stories, art, sensory experiences, and play.

We kicked off the month by learning about fall and the changes we begin to notice outside. We focused on leaves and trees, exploring how leaves change colors and fall from the trees as the seasons change. The children talked about the different colors we see during fall, including red, orange, yellow, and brown. We enjoyed learning more about the world around us and noticing the beautiful changes that come with the season.

Next, we turned our attention to apples! One of our favorite activities was having an apple tasting, where the children had the opportunity to taste different apples and share their thoughts about them. We explored how apples can look and taste different, and the children practiced describing what they noticed. It was so much fun seeing everyone's reactions and discovering which apples were their favorites!

As we continued exploring fall, we began learning all about pumpkins! We read Five Little Pumpkins, The Biggest Pumpkin Ever, and Spookley the Square Pumpkin as we learned more about these familiar fall favorites. One of the highlights of the month was carving a pumpkin together! The children had the opportunity to explore the inside of a pumpkin, feeling the slimy pulp, examining the seeds, and observing what a pumpkin looks like on the inside. There were lots of curious faces and excited reactions as our Mangos explored the different textures!

Our dramatic play center also received a special fall makeover and was transformed into a farmers market! The children enjoyed pretending to shop for and sell fall foods, including apples and pumpkins. This gave our Mangos opportunities to use their imaginations, practice communicating with their friends, and explore familiar experiences through play.

We ended the month with a little Halloween fun! Our Mangos had the opportunity to go trick-or-treating around the school, visiting different classrooms and collecting treats along the way. It was such a fun way to celebrate the end of October, and we loved seeing all the excitement as the children participated in this special school tradition.

October was filled with so many wonderful memories! From exploring colorful fall leaves and tasting apples to investigating pumpkins and celebrating Halloween, our Mangos had so many opportunities to learn, explore, and grow together.

Thank you for sharing your little ones with us. We are so excited for all the learning, laughter, and adventures that November will bring!

With love,

Ms. Maia, Ms. Annie, Ms.Josie