Autumn Explorers – September Curriculum Box (Printed DIY Edition)
A month of discovery, investigation and autumn adventures
Welcome to Autumn Explorers – your September Early Years Curriculum Box, thoughtfully planned, beautifully printed and delivered straight to your door.
As the seasons begin to change, children are naturally drawn to the exciting sights, sounds and treasures that autumn brings. This month is all about slowing down, looking closely and discovering the incredible changes happening in the world around us.
From colourful leaves and pumpkins to changing weather, woodland treasures and seasonal discoveries, children will become curious explorers, investigators and creators as they experience autumn through hands-on play.
Through meaningful investigations, creative experiences, outdoor exploration and play-based learning, children will develop essential skills across all seven areas of the EYFS whilst building a deeper understanding of the changing natural world.
A Curriculum Inspired by Seasonal Discovery
Autumn provides endless opportunities for children to observe, investigate and ask questions about the world around them.
Autumn Explorers has been designed to help children:
• investigate seasonal changes through first-hand experiences
• develop curiosity about the natural world
• explore autumn using all of their senses
• build communication and language through meaningful conversations
• develop creativity, confidence and problem-solving skills
• investigate, create, explore and discover through play
All through engaging, play-based experiences that children genuinely enjoy.
Why You'll Love the Autumn Explorers DIY Box
✔️ Printed and Delivered to Your Door
No printer stress and no last-minute preparation. Everything arrives ready for you to prepare and use in a way that works for your setting.
✔️ A Full Month of Learning – Completely Planned
Inside you'll find 28 carefully designed activity ideas, with 4 activities for each EYFS area of learning, all tailored for children aged 1–4 years.
Every activity is differentiated for:
• 0–18 months
• 18 months–3 years
• 3–4 years
allowing babies, toddlers and preschoolers to learn together whilst accessing activities at an appropriate level.
✔️ Real Activities for Real Early Years Settings
Created with busy practitioners in mind, this box is packed with exciting learning experiences that are practical to set up, enjoyable to deliver and genuinely engaging for children.
From becoming Autumn Photo Detectives and investigating pumpkins, to experimenting with autumn colour mixing, creating leaf crowns and exploring the wonderful changes taking place in nature, every activity has been carefully designed to inspire curiosity, creativity and meaningful learning.
What's Inside?
You'll receive:
✔️ 28 detailed activity plans across all 7 EYFS areas
✔️ Differentiation for babies, toddlers and preschoolers
✔️ September fun days calendar
✔️ Fiction and non-fiction book list linked to the theme
✔️ Weekly planning templates and reflection pages
Every activity includes:
• clear setup guidance
• teaching tips
• open-ended questions
• key vocabulary
• learning opportunities
Printed Resources Included
This month's resources have been carefully designed to support exploration, investigation, communication, creativity and outdoor learning.
Children will explore a wide range of exciting resources including:
• autumn investigation resources
• seasonal matching and literacy activities
• mathematical games and challenges
• discussion and communication prompts
• creative art resources
• role play and exploration resources
All resources arrive printed and uncut, giving you the flexibility to prepare them in a way that suits your setting.
Sensory, Outdoor & Craft Idea Banks Included
To support your continuous provision, the box also includes:
✔️ Sensory Play Ideas Bank
✔️ Outdoor Activity Ideas Bank
✔️ Craft Activity Ideas Bank
Learning at Home Letter Included
Also included is a beautifully written Learning at Home Letter to share with families, helping children continue their autumn adventures beyond your setting and encouraging meaningful conversations and seasonal exploration at home.
Created by Someone Who Understands Early Years
Hi, I'm Becca – The Childcare Fairy.
As a qualified teacher and early years provider, I know how much time, energy and thought goes into creating meaningful learning experiences.
These Curriculum Boxes are designed to save you time, reduce planning pressure and help you deliver engaging, purposeful learning that children love.
Ready to Become an Autumn Explorer?
The Autumn Explorers Curriculum Box is:
🍂 full of seasonal discovery
🔍 packed with meaningful investigations
🎨 rich in creativity
🌿 inspired by the natural world
🍁 designed to spark curiosity
❤️ created with busy practitioners in mind
Let September be a month filled with exploration, wonder and unforgettable autumn adventures.
Order now and discover the magic of autumn with your little explorers. 🍂