To Educators:

This lesson is geared towards first grade.

Children become very curious about the world around them starting at an early age. They are aware of the obvious weather changes from hot to cold throughout the year, but it is important for them to understand why this happens. This lesson will teach kids about the four different seasons, the qualities of each, and why we experience seasons throughout the year. Teaching children about the seasons helps them understand the passage of time and teaches them about change. Understanding the seasons will help them better understand the world around them.

Lesson includes:

• Discussion questions and a homework activity.

Learning Objectives:

After this lesson students will be able to:

• Know that there are four seasons: winter, spring, summer, and fall.
• Understand the characteristics and qualities of each season.
• Understand that seasons happen in a pattern each year.
• Understand why we have seasons.

What are the four seasons?

Spring

Summer

Fall

Winter

We experience all four seasons throughout 1 YEAR! One year is 365 days.

What happens during each season?

What is winter like?

• Cold.
• Snowy.
• No leaves on the trees.

What can you do during winter?

• Play in the snow.
• Drink hot chocolate.
• Stay cozy inside!
• Go sledding.
• Go skiing.
• Celebrate the holidays!

What is spring like?

• Warm.
• Rainy.
• Windy.
• Flowers and leaves growing.

What can you do during spring?

• Plant flowers.
• Play outside.
• Stomp in the puddles.

What is summer like?

• Hot.
• Sunny.
• Green leaves.

What can you do in the summer?

• Go swimming.
• Play outside.
• Go to the beach.
• Enjoy your time off from school!
• Build sandcastles.
• Go on vacation.

What is fall like?

• Cool.
• Windy.
• Colorful leaves.
• Leaves falling off the trees.

What can you do in the fall?

• Get ready to go back to school!
• Play in the leaves.
• Go apple and pumpkin picking.

Why do we have seasons?

Discussion Questions

1. What is your favorite season and why?
2. What kind of clothes should you wear in the winter time?
3. What is the hottest season?
4. What happens to the leaves during fall?
5. Is the Earth tilted towards the Sun or away from the Sun during summer?

Homework Assignment:

Draw a picture of your favorite season to bring back to class. After you draw your picture, write down if the Earth is tilted towards the sun, away from the sun, or in the middle during the season you picked!