Autumn games with children

Which autumn games are suitable for children?

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Which autumn games are best for your children depends on the age and the personal preferences of the child. The number of players also plays a decisive role, as does whether the game should take place indoors or outdoors.

Group games are best played outdoors, where the little ones have enough space to move and run around. Perhaps your children have already learned some fun autumn games in kindergarten learned?

In the following section, HABA presents three popular autumn games that your children can play with you or with friends.

Our 3 favorite autumn games:

Autumn makes the world around us more colorful. And with the things you can find in nature, you can create imaginative autumn games. HABA presents three lovely game ideas for playing great games with natural materials that you can collect with your children on your next walk.

1. Chestnut target toss

Required materials:

Chestnuts (10 per player)
Containers of different sizes
Paper and pen to record the points

In this game your throwing technique and aim are needed. Chestnuts act as game balls, which you can find in parks and on the street in autumn. So collect diligently, because you need ten chestnuts per player.

The containers should be of different sizes and set up at various distances from a throwing line. Slip a piece of paper with points under each container. Containers that are large or near the line get fewer points. Smaller containers and those that are further away yield more points. Now take turns trying to hit one of the containers with a chestnut. Ask your parents to help you count. The child with the most points after ten throws is the new chestnut king/queen.

2. Stick Mikado

Required materials:

dry sticks
if necessary, a knife to bring the sticks to a uniform length

For this game you need to be observant on your next walk in the woods, because there you will find all the necessary materials to play an exciting round of stick Mikado. You only need dry sticks that trees lose in autumn. Ask your parents to help you make the sticks a uniform length. Then the game can begin.

Played like in the classic Mikado game. Throw all the sticks into a pile and now try to remove one stick without any other moving. If nothing moves, the player was lucky and may keep the stick. If something does move, the Mikado stick must be left and the next player is up. Who will manage to collect more sticks in the end?

3. Autumn leaf transport

Required materials:

autumn leaves
straw or macaroni noodle
bucket or box

For this autumn game you need a straw (nice if you have ones made of metal or sustainable materials) or alternatively a macaroni noodle, autumn leaves, and a box or bucket that serves as the target. The autumn leaves are placed in a pile in the middle. Each player receives a straw and a bucket.

You play several rounds of five minutes each. During this time, all the children try to suck up an autumn leaf with the straw and, without using their hands, nudge it into their own bucket. The bucket can be held in the hand or it can be placed on a line about one meter from the pile of leaves. The child who at the end has the most leaves in their bucket has, is the winner of the round. Play as many rounds as you have breath for.

Get some fresh air: fun outdoor games for kids

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In autumn the weather is often still wonderfully pleasant. Use the time and go outside with your children. While you enjoy the autumn weather together, the little ones can romp and play to their heart's content. Outdoor games are especially fun at this time of year and also strengthen the little adventurers' immune systems. Here you will find fun ideas for games in the fresh air.

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Pure fun: active games in autumn

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Children benefit from active games, as they are fun and the physical development positively influence. Most children love to move and let off steam. Others need a little push, but with the right play incentives that's not difficult. Here you'll find game ideas that get the whole body moving and are great fun.

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Indoor games: more fun on rainy days

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If the weather isn't cooperating, you should still go outside wrapped up warmly. With the right outdoor clothes that's no problem. And afterwards play and have fun together inside your own four walls. Still missing suitable game ideas? Then read on: you'll find matching games for the children's room here.

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Games in the forest: on the trail of animals and plants

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Forests have something magical about them. On a walk through the forest our children can discover all sorts of things and cautiously get up close to animals and plants. With the right game ideas, the trip to the forest becomes even more interesting and educational. On this page we show you which games await you on the next visit to the forest.

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Creative autumn games: crafting with autumn leaves, chestnuts and pine cones

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Acorns, leaves, pine cones and chestnuts – children love to collect finds from nature. Especially in autumn there is plenty to discover... and to fill their pockets. Use these for a creative crafting afternoon. With a few simple steps you can make beautiful things from the autumn treasures.

For autumn crafts you only need a few materials to let your creativity run free. These include, for example, glue, scissors, a hand drill, a knife, string, matches and nails.

The crafting with chestnuts is one of the most popular autumn activities. If you've collected enough craft materials, the afternoon can be used to create funny chestnut figures to make. The little friends are quick and easy to create and look great on any windowsill.

Also from pine cones you can make beautiful unique pieces. With a bit of paint, cones shine in a new light. If you add a string you can hang them on doors and windows and create a radiant autumn decoration in your favorite colors.

Autumn provides the best conditions to fly a kite Especially nice is a homemade kite. With a bit of skill and your help, your children can create a great kite that you can fly on your next outing.

It gets nicely spooky at Halloween crafts. With this creative autumn activity you can already prepare for the spooky time and hollow out a hollow out a pumpkin. Carve cheeky faces with a knife and light them from the inside. What to watch out for when carving a pumpkin with children can be found on this page.

Fun autumn games for children's birthday parties

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If your child has a birthday in autumn, autumn games provide a good basis for an exciting birthday party at home. Autumn children's games work great in small groups.

Here are some game ideas for fun group games in autumn:

Children's birthdays in September: In September it's not just chestnut season, the harvest festival is also just around the corner. How about a fun touch game in the harvest basket? Collect various autumn objects on your next walk such as nuts, pine cones, acorns, chestnuts, apples or plums and place them, hidden, into a basket.

The first child in this touch game puts their hand into the covered basket and chooses an object. They now describe it to the other children by saying exactly what they feel. For a pine cone, for example, that would be the rough, scaly surface or the pointed shape. The other children then guess which object it is. Whoever knows the correct answer is next and may feel and describe an object.

Children's birthdays in October: On October 31st it's Halloween. Wouldn't it be a great idea to turn your child's birthday into a spooky party make? Bring out the face paint and give all the little party guests a fun spooky face.

Children who do not want to be made up can be turned into little ghosts with bed sheets. Once all the children are dressed up, the spook begins: the witches, pirates, ghosts and vampires can dance at their own little Halloween ball and scare the parents – boo!

Children's birthdays in November: In November the first Sunday of Advent is also just around the corner. Use the day together to get in the mood for the pre-Christmas season and to craft beautiful Christmas decorations to craft.

Decorative lanterns for the windowsill are quick to make and light up the room in vibrant colors in the evening. For this you need empty screw-top jars, tealights, a little paint, cardboard and ribbon, lots of ideas and a good portion of fun. Cut figures or wintry motifs like snowflakes or a winter landscape out of the cardboard and glue them onto the jars. This creates nice shadows later. There are no limits to the imagination of the little artists here.

Frequently asked questions about autumn games for children

What clothing is suitable for playing in autumn?

When playing outdoors in autumn, your children should be dressed so they don't get too warm and their freedom of movement isn't too restricted.Robust and comfortable outdoor clothingis ideal here for playing exciting autumn games in nature even in colder weather.

Where can children play autumn games?

Autumn gamesA0can be played anywhereA0play – whether in the garden, in the woods or on the playground. For most games you'll find the necessary equipment in nature and then the fun can begin. But even at home entertaining autumn games are possible. Let your creativity run free while makingA0Autumn crafts or cook delicious autumn recipes together: You decide how you'd like to spend your autumn play afternoon.

How do I find the right autumn game for my child?

It's best to decide together with your child which games they enjoy most. If you have a little crafter at home, collect colorful leaves and other autumn materials together and have a fun crafting afternoon. Children with lots of energy also prefer to play outdoors in autumn.Outdoor gamesThere are also plenty of them in autumn. As you can see, every child will find a suitable autumn game.