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Seven Fall Activities for the Classroom

Fall is approaching! Take some time out of the busy day to step outside of the classroom to enjoy the cool weather, or bring the new season into the classroom.

Here is a list of seven fall activities for the classroom gathered from Mom.me and KidsActivitiesBlog.com:

 

  1. Scavenger Hunt: Once the leaves have fallen, make a list of things for students to find outdoors. Red leaves, orange leaves, acorns, pine cones and other items can make the list. Have students collect the items in their own bags, and bring them back to the classroom. Students can either complete this activity individually or in groups for a prize. (From Mom.me)
  2. Identify Leaves: Grab some rakes and get outdoors to a nearby playground or park. Then, have students grab some of their favorite leaves from the pile. Then, returning to the classroom, have them draw their own pictures of their leaves, and with the help of books, identify them with students. (From Mom.me)
  3. Farmer's Market: Take a day trip to a nearby farmer's market where students can learn the benefits of growing fruit and vegetables organically. Have a quick interview with the organic gardener about good gardening practices, and a taste test of fruits and veggies that are in season. (From Mom.me)
  4. Photo Walk Buy some disposable cameras and go on a nature walk with students, encouraging them to take pictures of whatever catches their eye. Then, get the pictures developed and make your own class photo album. (From Mom.me)
  5. Roly-Poly Acorn Art:Get outside and collect a handful of acorns or horse chestnuts and bring them back to the classroom. Then, give students a piece of paper, and place blobs of paint on their paper, preferable red, orange, yellow, and gold Then instruct students to roll their acorns across the paper, creating neat, sleek designs. (From KidsActivitiesBlog.com.)
  6. Nature Walk- Writing Activity: Take students on a nature walk in a local park or other beatiful outdoor location. Ask students to take notebooks with them, sit down, and look around. As they notice the sights and sounds, have them write a small short story or journali entry on what they see and how they feel. (From KidsActivitiesBlog.com.)
  7. Pine Cone Bird Feeder: For a fun craft, have students make their own bird feeders with pine cones, ribbon, peanut butter, and wild birdseed. Have kids take them home and put their bird feeders outside in their yard. Have them report back with what they observe! (From KidsActivitiesBlog.com.)

Article by Kassondra Granata, EducationWorld Contributor