May this month be as bright and cheerful as you are
September HELLO
�� Pumpkin Catapult Challenge
STEM Focus: Engineering, Physics, Math
Theme: Fall / Harvest
Best For: Ages 6–14 (can be adapted for younger or older kids)
�� Objective:
Build a mini catapult to launch a candy pumpkin or small gourd. Measure distance and accuracy, and discuss design improvements.
�� Materials:
Craft sticks (Popsicle sticks)
Rubber bands
Plastic spoons
Hot glue (optional)
Candy pumpkins, acorns, or mini pom-poms
Rulers or tape measures
Target (paper plates, baskets, or bullseye board)
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STEM Elements:
Science – Forces, gravity, motion
Technology – Use of simple machines
Engineering – Building a working catapult
Math – Measuring launch distance, calculating angles
�� Instructions:
1.Stack 7–8 craft sticks and rubber band them together tightly on both ends.
2.Stack 2 craft sticks and band them on one end only.
3.Pry apart the two sticks and wedge the stack between them, forming a lever.
4.Attach the plastic spoon to the top craft stick with rubber bands or glue.
5.Place a candy pumpkin in the spoon, pull back, and launch!
�� Experiment Ideas:
Try changing the number of sticks in the base.
Adjust the angle of the launch arm.
Use different weights of "pumpkins."
Measure distance and accuracy with each iteration.
�� Add Some Competition:
Farthest launch
Most accurate to a target
Best decorated fall-themed catapult
AppleCinnamon
OvernightOats
I N G R E D I E N T S : H O W T O C O O K :
1/2 cup oats
1/2 cup plant-based milk
1/2 apple (diced)
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tbsp maple syrup (optional)
Mix oats, milk, apples & cinnamon. Stir well, cover & refrigerate overnight.
Enjoy cold or warm the next morning! Sweet,creamy,andperfectforbusymornings! A no-fuss breakfast you’ll love.
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baking
BUCKET LIST Autumn
pumpkin lattee
read books
decorate for fall
light candle collect leaves
go for the walk in the rain
warm socks blanket hat harvest
WarmUpThisFall WarmUpThisFall withPumpkinSpiceLatte
Pumpkin Puree
HeattheMilk
Inasmallsaucepanovermediumheat, combinethemilk,pumpkinpuree,and sugar Cookuntilhotbutnotboiling
BlendtheMixture
Usingablenderorfrother,blendthe milkmixtureuntilfrothy.
Combine
Pourthefrothypumpkin-milkmixture overthecoffee
AddtheSpiceandVanilla
Removefromheatandwhiskinthe pumpkinpiespiceandvanillaextract
PreparetheCoffee
Pourthestrongcoffeeorespressointoa mug
TopandServe
Topwithwhippedcreamandasprinkleof cinnamon.Enjoy!
Perfectforbreakfast
Post-workoutboost
PeanutButter BananaSmoothie
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Instructions:
1.In a large skillet, melt butter and sauté onions and garlic until translucent.
2.Add Arborio rice and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.
3.Pour in white wine and cook until absorbed.
4.Gradually add broth, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring until absorbed before adding more.
5.Once rice is cooked, stir in pumpkin puree, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Serve hot.
Pumpkin Risotto
Ingredients:
1 cup Arborio rice
3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup white wine
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp butter
Salt and pepper to taste
CROSSWORD AUTUMN
Find 10 words related to the autumn.
A tool used to gather fallen leaves. 1. The process of gathering ripe crops from the fields. 2. They change colour and fall from trees in autumn. 3. A large orange fruit used for carving. 4. A figure made to scare birds away from crops. 5. A thin layer of ice that forms on surfaces in cold weather. 6.
ACROSS
A tree known for its colourful autumn leaves. 7. An animal that collects nuts for winter. 5. A knitted piece of clothing worn in cooler weather. 8. A large outdoor fire often used for warmth or celebration. 9. DOWN
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Word Search Autumn
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