Hiking is one of my favorite outdoor activities in the Fall. Between going to the Apple Farm and picking out pumpkins for Halloween, I love just getting outside and observing the changing seasons. This is a storytime that I would love to do before a Fall Hike walking field trip, but even if you can’t get outside immediately after you read and play together, this is still a perfect story time for Fall.
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Read Alouds about Hiking
Wonder Walkers
by Micha Archer
Wonder walk. Oh what a magical term. Doesn’t that just sound so much more enticing than “hike” or “nature walk”. I love it. I also love the theme of asking questions and wondering about the world. What I love absolutely more than anything are the gorgeous collage illustrations. This book is an inspiring work of art perfect for kids who love to play outside, explore their world and ask ALL the questions. Find Online
A Walk in the Forest by Maria Dek
“In the forest, wonders await…” so begins this beautiful book. Gently painted illustrations and brief words encourage you to look closely at the wonders the forest has to offer. Find Online
Outside In
by Deborah Underwood
illustrated by Cindy Derby
Gorgeous is the word I’d use to best describe OUTSIDE IN. The watery illustrations of nature are bursts of color and wonder. This book serves as a reminder to stop and pay attention to the natural world that is around and intertwined into our lives. Find Online
Other Fall Walk & Hiking Books to Recommend
The Night Walk
by Marie Dorleans
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Mrs. Peanuckle’s Hiking Alphabet
by Mrs. Peanuckle
art by Jessie Ford
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Listen
by Gabi Snyder
illustrated by Stephanie Graegin
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The Golden Glow
by Benjamin Flouw
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Storytime Songs about Hiking
- Play & Sing with this Free Fall Songs Cube Printable with 6 great fall songs. One idea for a Fall Hike song you could include on your cube is Tall Tree (watch it on JBrary)
Activities about Hiking for After Storytime
- Counting activities with Fall nature items from Pinay Homeschoolers
- Try this simple Fall Tree Drawing Prompt for some open ended art or just paint with Fall colors.
- Make Fall bookmarks like these leaf bookmarks from Mommy Evolution.
- Pair with ideas from my Fall Leaves Storytime which includes songs and fun art activities.
- If you’re able, go on a Fall Hike. Here are some great tips for going on a fall walk with toddlers and preschoolers.
