Core Skills Analysis
Nature and Seasons
- The 4-year-old student learned about the changing seasons and associated them with different activities of the year.
- Through the activity, the student grasped the concept of cycles in nature and how they affect living beings.
- They developed an understanding of how the seasons influence the environment and the plants and animals within it.
- The child learned to appreciate the beauty of nature's transformations throughout the year.
Tips
To enhance the child's learning about nature and the changing seasons, consider incorporating nature walks during different times of the year. Encourage them to observe and collect items like leaves in autumn or flowers in spring. Engaging in seasonal crafts or planting different seeds in various seasons can also deepen their understanding of the wheel of the year.
Book Recommendations
- Fletcher and the Falling Leaves by Julia Rawlinson: This beautifully illustrated book follows Fletcher, a young fox who experiences his first autumn, learning about the changing seasons and the beauty of falling leaves.
- Bear Snores On by Karma Wilson: A heartwarming story of Bear and his friends experiencing the joys of winter hibernation and the magic of the snowfall, perfect for teaching about winter in the wheel of the year.
- And Then It's Spring by Julie Fogliano: Follow a young boy as he impatiently waits for spring's arrival, demonstrating the anticipation and magic of new life that comes with the changing seasons.