Autumn is in full swing! The leaves
of the trees have begun their color show. Peak season is right around the corner for the
upstate. The change of colors starts at
the highest elevation, then works its way down. Colder weather speeds up the
process and warmer weather prolongs it. I
know the weather has been getting colder this week and all we want to do to
cuddle up inside. However, now is the
perfect time to see nature flaunt its stuff! Just going outside for a short
hike or heading up to a state park can be extra rewarding for curious eyes. For additional motivation look at these recent
pictures of Asheville, NC: http://www.romanticasheville.com/fall-color-report
Maybe hiking up a mountain is too
much of a hassle with your young family, that doesn’t mean they’ll have to miss
the beauty of the season. Trying an autumn cork painting to engage your toddler
to appreciate what fall brings. All you will need is paper, some corks, and
fall colored paint. You start off with the blank paper and draw your tree
without leaves. Then, have your little one dip the cork into the paint and press
it onto the paper to create the changing leaves. You could even have your child
go out and search for real leaves to use instead of the corks. The real leaves
engage their sense of touch and creates a genuine connection to nature.
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