Fall Canopy Scarf Activity with Songs

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Fall Canopy Scarf Activity and Songs

If you're looking for a quick, easy, and fun fall Canopy Scarf activity, we have a great one to share with you! Plus, a few songs that you can pair with the activity idea.

A few benefits of the Canopy Scarf:

  • Visually and tactilely stimulating
  • A great relaxation tool
  • Folds to a small size (highly portable)
  • Lightweight and see-through
  • Available in multiple colors

Keep reading to learn more about the activity, a link to a Spotify playlist, and video links with more song ideas.

 

Fall Leaves on a Bear Paw Creek Canopy Scarf

Our 9-foot Canopy Scarves function like a parachute, but are less stimulating and provide a calmer experience. This fall Canopy Scarf activity involves using some fall leaves, like these on Amazon, and placing them on top of the Canopy Scarf. I have also seen a few people make their fall leaves out of felt, which could be a great addition to the activity if you have kids or adults capable of safely using scissors to cut leaf shapes out of colorful felt. Allowing an opportunity to practice and encourage fine motor skills.

You can then experiment with different movements, such as up and down, side to side. Try lifting the canopy high and bringing it down fast to get the leaves to float in the air. A benefit of the Canopy Scarf is its see-through material. This allows you to have some kids sit or lie underneath the canopy while you move it around and get the leaves to swirl and float! Another idea is to see if any leaves fall off as you're doing different movements. If they do, you can pause and count how many are left on top in between each up and down section. A great way to practice those counting skills!

Keep reading for some song suggestions to pair with this fall Canopy Scarf activity!

Fall Canopy Scarf Activity and Songs Share on X

Songs to Pair With the Fall Canopy Scarf Activity Idea

We have a Spotify Playlist with some song ideas from a few of our favorites, such as Stephanie Leavell at Music for Kiddos, Patina Jackson at Music Therapy Joy, and Laurie Berkner. If you have any songs that we should add to this playlist, feel free to send them our way! Be sure to follow us on Spotify and save this playlist for later. Below are a few videos with some song suggestions.

"Toss the Leaves", shown below by Sandra Hendrickson, can also be used with the Stretchy Band! To learn more about that, check out this blog post. Sandra also has a Free Stretchy Band Activity for "Toss the Leaves" Fall Movement Lesson available. Not only would you learn how to use the song with the Stretchy Band, but it would also give ideas on how to pair the song with the fall Canopy Scarf Activity.

Be sure to follow us @bearpawcreek on Facebook and Instagram, and tag us in any videos or pictures if you end up trying this activity!

 

Madison Stephens

Madison Stephens

Madison has been a part of BPC her whole life. As a young child, she and her siblings helped stuff stretchy bands and flip bean bags. Over the last six years she has become even more involved and is now an official BPC employee with the role of seamstress and social media manager. When she’s not working, you’ll find her spending time with family and friends, going on walks with her dog, working with horses, or cooking and baking. Madison feels honored to have the opportunity to work alongside her mom, Janet Stephens, and be involved with the family business.