They rhyming patterns, letter sounds, new words and expansion of vocabulary as you sing family songs and rhymes over and over again help with literacy and language skills from a very early age. Spilmans Pumpkin Patch, near Thirsk is huge! There are also other attractions such as a small fairground, corn cannon, pumpkin slingshot, tractor ride, bale mountain, a pumpkin carving area and a spooky walk. New for this year is the musical theatre show ‘The Last Pumpkin’. These are a mix of payed for and free activities to enjoy. There are over 18 different varieties of pumpkins this year, giving you plenty of choice whether you wish white, blue, orange, green, warty big or small one. Mrs Dowson’s Ice Cream Farm is near Clitheroe, Lancashire. We have attended the last few years and it is brilliant! Here on Rainy Day Mum you will find lots of collections of curated nursery rhymes and songs and that’s because they are a really important part of early years development. Whether you are an educator or a parent these songs and rhymes are ideal to use for circle time this time of year or just to have a fun dance around the kitchen at home.

Such an exciting mix of events happening at Skipton Town Hall throughout this October. From Halloween performances to free art clubs there is something for everyone. There will also be a kids spooky Halloween trail every day during the holidays and a Spooky Fossil Dig. Spooky Skeletons Trail at LothertonA twist on “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star”, this bat rhyme is sure to be a hit. Flutter, flutter little bat,

Wednesday hosts 2 (morning and afternoon) FREE Bonfire Make and Take sessions which are drop in events. If you are feeling very energetic you can also tag on the Welly Walk from the Priory as this is open until the end of October. Pumpkin Trail at Bolton Abbey through the years Billy Bob’s Fall & Halloween Festival A Halloween twist to the popular “5 Little Monkeys”. Teach counting while having fun! Five little monsters jumping on the bed. Mother Shipton’s Cave Creepy Carnival trail is the ultimate destination for those seeking the spookiest family-friendly Halloween experience. Prepare to be bewitched, amazed, and thoroughly entertained in equal measure. Running from Saturday 28 th October to Sunday 5 th November.

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Singing and dancing together is a great time to bond with your little ones, it really doesn’t matter how bad or great you are at singing just have some fun together. Fun Halloween Songs for Preschooler and Toddlers to Sing