All About Seasons!

To Educators:

Geared towards 1st Graders

Students will explore the four seasons- fall, winter, spring, and summer-, and how they affect our daily lives. Students will discover the different weather patterns, activities, and clothing choices for each season. They will also observe how seasons impact plants, animals, and daylight. Through hands-on activities, stories, and discussions, students will begin to understand the connection between the Earth’s movements and seasonal changes in a simple way. This unit encourages curiosity, builds observation skills, and helps students appreciate the world around them throughout the year.

Learning Objectives:

Students will:

* Identify and describe the four seasons

* Understand seasonal weather patterns

* Recognize seasonal changes in nature

* Explain how seasons affect daily life

* Observe and record seasonal changes

From the beginning to 3:15.

Review:

Season- A time of year with different weather patterns; fall, winter, spring, and summer.

Weather- What the outside looks and feels like.

Temperature- How hot or cold something is.

Fall (Autumn)- The season when leaves change color and fall off trees.

Winter- The coldest season, often with snow.

Spring- The season when flowers bloom and animals wake up.

Summer- The hottest season with the most sunlight.

Discussion:

1) How do animals prepare for the different seasons? For example, what do squirrels or birds do in the winter?

2) What is your favorite season and why? What activities do you like to do during that season?

3) How do we dress differently in each season? What clothes would you wear in the summer but no in the winter?

4) What are some holidays or events that happen during each season?

5) Why is it important to know about the seasons? How do they help us plan what we do each day?

Follow Up Activities: 

Tree Art- Create a tree for each season using paint, tissue paper, or leaves from outside.

Sorting Card Game- Using picture cards, students can match the card with the correct season.

Homework:

Family Weather Report- Ask students to describe the weather at home, and discuss what season it feels like to them.

Season Show & Tell- Bring an item from home that matches their favorite season, and discuss why they chose it.