Planning a Fall Spirit Week that’s both fun and imaginative can be a challenge. How do you find fresh ideas for books, crafts, and activities that will truly engage creative kids? This post provides a complete guide with everything you need, whether you’re organizing a classroom event or a week of cozy activities at home.
How to Plan Your Best Fall Spirit Week
There’s something magical about autumn – the way the air turns crisp, the golden glow of sunsets, the crunch of leaves on the ground. At Orchard & Hive, we believe in weaving that seasonal magic into everyday moments, especially those that bring us together.
Our plans for a fun, fall Spirit Week go beyond dress-up days and school mascots. We’re inviting you to join us for a week-long celebration of autumn, creativity and connection!
Daily Themes for Fall Spirit Week
Monday – “Cozy Sweater Day”
Wear: Your favorite cozy sweater
Book: Playing through the Seasons: Crunchy Leaves, Cozy Sweaters by Essie Bell and Anastasia Proning
Activity: Have a Cozy Sweater Contest!
Celebrate election season with a contest and have children vote for the coziest sweater!
Tuesday – “Fall Leaf Colors”
Wear: Fall leaf colors – red, orange, yellow, or brown
Book: We Are Going on a Leaf Hunt by Steve Metzger and Miki Sakamoto
Activity: Go on a nature scavenger hunt and collect fall leaves in different colors. Use your collection for a leaf collage art project!
Wednesday – “Autumn Pie Contest”
Wear: Apple Pie v. Pumpkin Pie – Wear red or orange to show your team support! Bonus points if you wear apples or pumpkins!
Book: The Pie that Molly Grew by Sue Heavenrich and Chamisa Kellogg
Activity: Hold a pie tasting event where kids can taste apple or pumpkin pie. Extend the activity by voting for and graphing your class’ favorite bite!
Thursday – “Scarecrow Hat Day”
Wear: Your DIY scarecrow hat
Book: The Scarecrow’s Hat by Ken Brown
Activity: Play a trading game. Start with a collection of items (e.g., items from the story!) and have each child take one. Then, let students trade items with each other to see if they can get something they prefer. Extend the activity by having each child use their item to make their own scarecrow hat or a mixed media craft!
Friday – “Fall Mix-Up Outfit Day”
Wear: Mix-and-match outfit
Book: Fall Mixed Up by Robert Raczka and Chad Cameron
Activity: Play the “Mixed-Up Game” and have children go back through the book and identify all the mix-ups in the story! Have your students write their own mixed-up story!
Building Community & Connection: The Power of Spirit Week
Whether your join us for one day or all five, we hope this week brings joy, wonder, and a little extra spirit to your fall. Most of all, we hope it helps you build community – within your classroom, your family, your neighborhood, or your own creative hive.
Here’s to a fall full of connection, creativity, and shared wonder. 🍎🐝✨
We’d love to see your cozy sweaters, fall colors, and scarecrow hats! If you try any of these activities, leave a comment below or tag us @orchardandhiveco. We can’t wait to see what you create!
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