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Autumn can be one of the best times of the year to see the Northern Lights, also known as Aurora Borealis.

The longer nights, and chances of clear skies, means the natural display of colour and light can be visible in areas across the UK.

The best sightings are normally in northern Scotland but they have been seen much further south.

In November 2017 there were some spectacular images taken of the sky across Scotland.

Helen Czerski describes how the natural phenomenon, which is focused on the North and South poles, are created.

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Autumn the time of harvest festivals and falling leaves is here. Classroom resources for teaching about the changing seasons.

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Goodbye Summer Hello Autumn Book Read Aloud | Fall Books for Kids | Children's Books Read Aloud

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Welcome to Britannica School , a safe, up-to-date, and age-appropriate information resource for Primary, Middle and Secondary School.

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Welcome to Britannica School , a safe, up-to-date, and age-appropriate information resource for Primary, Middle and Secondary School.

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Dia de los Muertos - National Geographic

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Dia de los Muertos - National Geographic

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What is Day of the Dead? | National Geographic

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Autumn Animals! - National Geographic Kids

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Check out some stunning photos of beautiful autumn animals here at NG Kids. Stags, owls, hedgehogs, wolves and more.

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Welcome to Britannica School , a safe, up-to-date, and age-appropriate information resource for Primary, Middle and Secondary School.

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8 FUN HALLOWEEN CRAFTS FOR KIDS | DIY HALLOWEEN DECORATION IDEAS AT HOME

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Kids Yoga For Autumn! 🍂 Yoga Club (Week 63) | Cosmic Kids Yoga

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Easy Sugar Skull Mask | Day of the Dead Craft for Kids

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Easy Sugar Skull Mask | Day of the Dead Craft for Kids

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🎃 Room on the broom - Read aloud and animated!

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TheLearningStation - Kids Songs and Nursery Rhymes

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Boom Chicka Boom Autumn ♫ Autumn Songs For Kids ♫ Fall Season Songs For Kids by The Learning Station

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All About Autumn Weather | Twinkl Kids Tv

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Autumn Is Coming | Autumn Story for Kids | Kindergarten

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Kids Yoga For Autumn! 🍂 Yoga Club (Week 63) | Cosmic Kids Yoga

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Autumn Leaves Are Falling Down - YouTube Song

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Autumn Leaves Are Falling Down - YouTube Song

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TheLearningStation - Kids Songs and Nursery Rhymes

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Seasons Song for Kids ♫ Autumn Leaves are Falling Down ♫ Fall Kids Song ♫ by The Learning Station

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Autumn Is Coming | Autumn Story for Kids | Kindergarten

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This fantastic fox is made from a cardboard toilet roll tube and two cupcake cases - simply add beads or googly eyes to bring him to life.

Takes 30 mins plus drying time
You will need What to do

1. Lay down newspaper to protect the work surface. Paint the toilet roll tube orange and leave to dry.

2. Open both cupcake cases out flat, fold both in half, then a quarter and then in half again. To make the face, open one of the cases back out so that it is in a quarter-fold with a crease down the middle. Glue the inside folded quarters flat together. To make the tail, glue the second case together so you have a thinner cone shape.

3. Paint the two folded cupcake cases orange, leaving the tips unpainted for the tail and nose. Leave to dry, then turn over and paint the undersides. Leave to dry.

4. Once the body is dry, create the ears by pressing the top front and the top back of the tube in towards the centre.

5. Glue two beads onto the face for eyes and another for the nose. Stick the fox's face to its body and glue the tail in place at the back, pointy side out.

2. Pinecone mouse

These mice are easy enough for even the littlest hands to make - help them cut the ears and feet from felt, then let them glue everything in place. If you don't have felt, you could also use our playdough recipe to make the ears, feet and nose.

Takes 15 mins
You will need What to do

1. Cut two small circles from the felt to make ears, then cut a small square from the felt that's about the same size as the base of the pinecone. Stick the felt square to the card and cut out a small base with two indented feet at the front.

2. Glue the pinecone to the base and stick the pom-pom at the front for a nose before gluing the ears in place.

3. Apple stamps

We've used halved apples to make a simple pumpkin-shaped stamp and a little herb leaf to make a stalk - perfect for homemade invitations to your Halloween or Bonfire Night party.

Takes 15 mins
You will need

newspaper

apple

orange paint

plain white cards

plain white sticker label

black marker pen

scissors

small herb leaf, like sage or bay

glue

contrasting card

What to do

1. Lay down newspaper to protect the work surface. Slice an apple through the middle and dip in some orange paint. Ensure it is coated well - you may want to use a paintbrush to coat the apple.

2. Print pumpkin shapes onto the cards and leave to dry.

3. Draw eyes and mouths onto your white sticker label with a marker pen and cut out. Once the pumpkin prints are dry, peel the sticker backing off the eyes and mouths and stick them onto your pumpkins.

4. Glue a leaf to the top of each pumpkin and cut a small triangle from contrasting card to stick to the corner of the invitation. Add a little message in pen at the bottom.

Read our handy Halloween guides if you're planning a spooky party:
4. Eggbox owl

Thread ribbon through this cheerful owl and hang him from your child's bedroom ceiling or a classroom wall. Raid the recycling box for egg cartons and wooden forks!

Takes 1 hr plus drying time
You will need

newspaper

empty egg carton, preferably brown

scissors

brown, white and orange paints

black and brown pens

2 wooden forks

2 white cupcake wrappers

glue

orange felt, cut into a triangle-shaped beak

ribbon

shredded paper or paper straw (optional)

What to do

1. Lay down newspaper to protect the work surface. To make the ears, cut in half the small semicircular flap from the side of the egg carton where it overlaps and closes. Paint the two ears brown and leave to dry.

2. Flip the carton over so the bumpy base is facing upwards - this will be the front of your owl. Paint two white circles for eyes in a mask shape. Once the paint is dry, add black circles for eyes with a pen.

3. Next, paint the body of the owl brown and the wooden forks orange. Leave to dry.

4. Flatten the cupcake cases, fold in half, then a quarter, then in half again. Stick the insides together so that you have two ruffled wings. Use a pen to colour the wings brown on both sides.

5. Once everything is dry, open the egg carton and stick the ears to the bottom half of the carton in the top corners.

6. An adult should help with this step. Cut two narrow slits in the bottom of the carton where the legs will go. Insert your forks into these slits. Keeping the carton closed, use the scissors to poke a hole through the top centre of the owl between the ears - this is for your ribbon.

7. Thread your ribbon through the hole and tie a knot. If you have holes in your egg boxes, fill them with shredded paper or paper straw. Stick the felt beak in place and glue the wings on to finish.

Think this owl project is a hoot? Try our brilliant chocolate owl cake and yummy hooting Halloween owl cupcakes.
5. Painted leaf collage

Collect different leaves and twigs on a family walk, then use them to make your own creative collage.

Takes 20 mins plus drying time
You will need

newspaper

white card

assorted paints

sponge or paintbrush

leaves and twigs

glue

coloured pens

1. Lay down newspaper to protect the work surface. Paint a backdrop for your scene - we used a sponge to paint patches of blue sky on our card.

2. Glue down the leaves and twigs to make whatever characters and shapes you like. Leave to dry.

3. Add details to the leaves with paints or coloured pens. You can add eyes and faces to your characters, or have fun with patterns and details.

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Keep the kids entertained during half term with these easy autumn craft ideas - learn how to make a pinecone mouse, apple stamps and more.

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Room on the Broom Halloween Book Read Aloud

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Read the sentences and colour the picture!

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Read the sentences and colour the picture!