Now that fall is officially here, it’s time to enjoy the images and scents of the season with fall foliage, apple trees, pumpkins, and the aromas of warm apple pie and cider.  The latest episode of Tot School is all about the fall season.  Tot School teacher, Kathy Reese, and four youngsters enjoy two crafts and a creative snack.

Tot School: Fall Show can be seen on Government 11, the governmental access channel of the City of Paducah, and on Paducah-2.  The episode also is online at www.paducahky.gov and the various social media outlets for the City of Paducah including Youtube and Facebook.  Check the website for Government 11 program information, videos, news releases, and broadcast schedules. 

During the first segment, the kids get a little messy making a picture using their handprint and thumbprints.  The handprint becomes the trunk and branches of a tree with red, yellow, and brown thumbprints as the leaves.  With the second craft, the kids make a pretend apple pie using a pie pan and construction paper cut out to look like apples.  Sprinkle some apple pie spice on top to give the pretend pie an authentic aroma.

Tot School: Fall Show ends with an edible craft.  The youngsters enjoy spreading orange icing on a cupcake to make it look like a pumpkin.  Add a couple of green gummy treats to give the pumpkin a stem and a leaf.  For the final treat, take some warm apple cider and add a couple of pieces of Red Hots candy to make a spicy cinnamon drink.\

The Paducah Parks Services Department coordinates Tot School, a preschool program for 3 to 5 year olds.  Tot School helps prepare children for kindergarten through developmentally stimulating activities that enhance a child's learning and growth.  For more information about Tot School, contact the Parks Services Department at 444-8508.

For more information about Government 11 programming, call Tom Butler, WKCTC Television Production Coordinator, at 534-3208 or Pam Spencer, City of Paducah Public Information Officer, at 444-8669.

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