Fall is in the air, so we’ve gathered some autumn activities for kids as part of our Microgreens program. Embrace the spirit of the season with these simple and fun projects.
Fall into Microgreens: Autumn Activities for Kids
Easy Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Scare up a simple snack this Halloween with a recipe for roasted pumpkin seeds.
You’ll need:
- A pumpkin
- Olive oil
- Salt and other favorite spices
Have an adult help cut the top of your pumpkin to remove the seeds. Rinse and place them in a bowl of water to remove any pumpkin—seeds will sink to the bottom and the membrane will float to the top for easy discarding. Let the seeds dry on a paper towel overnight.
Preheat your oven to 275 degrees. Place the seeds on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and your favorite spices. Bake for 40 minutes or until seeds are crisp.
Source: https://kristineskitchenblog.com/roasted-pumpkin-seeds/
Spooky Snacks
Are the kids haunting your kitchen, looking for fun and simple seasonal snacks? Embrace this Spooky Season with five easy recipes for eats and treats that’ll get anyone–big or small–into the spirit for Halloween.
Leaf Art Walk
One of the best parts of autumn is crunching fallen leaves. But what about using them for an art project? This easy and beautiful activity will get the whole family out on a seasonal stroll looking for the most colorful leaves.
You’ll need:
- A piece of cardboard from recycling
- Markers
- Scissors
- Fallen leaves
- Tape
Find or cut a piece of cardboard to a size that will be easy to carry on a walk. Draw the outline of a tree, whatever that looks like to you. With the help of an adult, poke holes along and in the outline of your tree. This is where the leaves will go. Now, take a walk around your neighborhood looking for your favorite fallen leaves. When you find them, place the stem of the leaf in one of the poked holes on your tree. Secure on the back of the cardboard with tape. Fill out the tree as much as you like!