Dear John,

It's getting chilly here in Northern California and we're indulging in all things pumpkin (and maybe a little peppermint - it's hard to resist!).

Try this "delicious" pumpkin pie playdough recipe, based on our popular play dough recipe, for a seasonal playdate that builds imagination and joy. Once the dough is made, set it up with a pie dish, cake plates, and cotton balls for a playful autumn afternoon.

Image courtesy of Wonder and Create Studio

Click here for the free recipe card download.

Make creative memories this holiday season

Join our membership program for families with children ages 3-8 for a weekly "meal plan" of art and science activities that develop your child's creative skills and save you time.

I'm a huge advocate for gifting experiences over things, and our membership program would be an awesome gift to either yourself or someone you love.

Each week you'll "unbox" five new creative experiences that explore painting, drawing, science, building, collage, fiber, sensory play (like the playdough activity above), and more.

Every activity comes with a supply list, printable PDF, and short format video that shows all the steps. A big bonus is the community of makers - other families like you - who share ideas and support each.

Doors close Tuesday and we won't open again until next year, so this is a great time to join us if you could use daily activities to fill the holiday season.

Schoolhouse can help you:

+ nurture your child's inner artist and inventor, while having more time to enjoy the process.

+ see your child make art and tinker without overwhelm for you.

+ make family memories while building a creative habit.

Join for as little as $12 a week.

I look forward to welcoming you to our creative playground!

Rachelle

Founder, TinkerLab

PS - Doors close Tuesday (tomorrow) at 11:59 pm PT.