Fall Activity Guide
Activity - Classroom
GradesK, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5Science, English Language Arts
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Provided by The Nature Conservancy
What it is
- In this Fall Activity Guide from Nature Lab by The Nature Conservancy, students try simple, seasonal activities—leaf prints, a sunset sensory walk, owl-call listening, glow-in-the-dark play, and a nature read-aloud—to practice observation skills and connect with local nature.
- The guide provides step-by-step instructions, materials lists, and brief background information for each activity, making it easy to explore seasonal changes and local wildlife.
Teaching tips
Positives
- These activities require little preparation and materials, making them easy for most students to implement with their families.
- In doing these activities, students will gain an appreciation for nature.
Prerequisites
- Students may have family situations or live in areas that make it more difficult to participate in some of the activities listed.
Differentiation & Implementation
- Teachers can send this guide home with students before the first day of fall, asking them to complete one or more of the activities with a family member. At the end of the season, students can share their favorite thing about doing the activities.
- Teachers can collaborate with the library to find books for each student to bring home to have story time.
- As an art project, students can create journals to write and draw pictures about their experiences doing the activities with their family.
- To make connections to climate change and ecology, teachers can guide students in a discussion about what they appreciate about nature in the fall and emphasize the importance of protecting the world around us.
From the scientist review
This resource includes five activities that will allow students to explore nature during the fall. The activities are simple and are focused on having fun in nature, and can be used for any season. Alone, these activities are not full lessons, but they pair well with lessons about a variety of topics, such as autumn and the environment/ nature. Additionally, they help students appreciate nature and the environment. The information presented is accurate, and this resource is recommended for teaching.
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