I love having a collection of resources ready to go for any new subject that I am teaching. I thought you might plan the same way! My aim is to help you save some time and energy at this crazy time of year. I have collected and listed books that I love, finger plays, factual videos, songs, stories and more below for you to click through to.
I find using YouTube videos a great visual way to teach such concepts as pumpkin life cycles, as well as introducing vocabulary around any given topic. Many of the resources listed can also be found on my (Clever Classroom's) Pinterest boards, seen at the bottom of the page.
I hope these resources make planning a bit easier for you and help your students to learn more about Fall/Autumn.
Here's a list of books about leaves that I love. I have included books with both Autumn and Fall references. Please click on the images to Amazon to read more.
Why Do Leaves Change Color? (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science) Betsy Maestr
A factual book that details the many features of leaves such as why leaves change color, shape, size and also which tree particular leaves came from.
* Autumn references.
- 4-8 year-olds.
We're Going on a Leaf Hunt by Steve Metzger
This book is similar to 'Where Going on a Bear Hunt. The book uses repetition and rhyme and description and prepositions. It talks about different kinds of trees, weather whilst three children go on their own Fall adventure.
* Fall References.
- 4-8 year olds.
Red Leaf, Yellow Leaf by Lois Ehlert
Red Leaf, Yellow Leaf has won many awards including the Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor Award. It is a wonderful picture book told from the perspective of a child's. As the narrator, he takes readers on the journey of growth and change of a seed to a grown tree throughout the seasons. This book would be ideal for learning about life cycles and seasons. Red Leaf, Yellow leaf is a Reading Rainbow book and an American Bookseller's Pick of the List.
* No references to Fall or Autumn.
- 4-8 year-olds.
Leaves by Ezra Stein
A young bear experiences the change of seasons for the first time. He is puzzled to see different colored leaves fall from the trees. This is a great concept book for young children. The expressive illustrations are very appealing.
* Autumn references
- Ages 1 and up.
Leaf Man by Lois Ehler
This simple story is told through various leaf collages. The notion of a Leaf Man, is a creative perspective for look at how leaves move and fall in the changing season. The text is large and simple, great for young readers.
* No references to Fall or Autumn.
- 4-8 year-olds.
The Leaves on Trees by Thom Wiley
This adorable book highlights leaves that change color with simple repetitive text. Children will learn about different kinds of leaves and their colors. The story can be read or sung to 'Wheels on the Bus'.
* Autumn reference
- 3-5 year-olds.
Leaves! Leaves! Leaves! by Nancy Elizabeth Wallace
Bear and his mother go for a walk each season. The book provides a scientific perspective and would be great as an introduction in to a leaf unit. It is a long book so it could be read in two visits. Craft and tree diagrams are included as well as facts on the back.
This book could be used to compare and contrast the seasons and look for changes to trees within each season.
This book could be used in conjunction with Going on Leaf Hunt (see above).
- 6-8 years.
I'm a Leaf by Jean Marzollo
A simple scientific look at how trees grow and photosynthesis. The book talks about the life process of a leaf and its relationship with its environment, told from the leaf's perspective. This reader is full of scientific vocabulary and facts.
- 4-8 year-olds
Leaves are Falling Down by Lisa Ballard
A picture book with simple text (one sentence per page) that details why leaves change color.
* Autumn references.
- 4 years and up.
Leaf Jumpers by Carole Gerber
Children will learn how to label a variety of leaves and the why leaves change color. It provides a descriptive emphases about the types, colors and shapes of leaves. This rhyming book would be best as a shared text for children younger than grade three.
*Autumn references.
- 5 years and up.
Ruby's Falling Leaves (Max and Ruby) by Rosemary Wells
Ruby is collecting leaves for her school book whilst Max is having fun playing ion the leaves. This book also identifies leaves from particular trees such as elm and birch.
* Fall references.
- 3-5 year-olds.
Fall Leaves Fall by Zoe Hall
Two brothers enjoy fall activities such as cookie-shaped like leaves, leaf art and collecting and identifying leafs. Simple text with only a line per page. Has identifications of common leafs section.
* Fall references.
- 4-8 year-olds.
There's more!
There's more!
I love using YouTube as a teaching tool. I have even included lots of references to YouTube songs, readings, poems and videos in my Fall Writing and Autumn Writing Worksheets.
I have included all of the links referenced in my latest resource below (see page number references) plus some other ones that might help you. I have tried to include a balance of both 'Fall' and 'Autumn' resources for you.
4 Seasons in a Year *fall reference* (see page 8 & 9 or our Fall Writing Worksheets)
Learn all about the Four Seasons *Autumn reference* (see page 8 & 9 of our Autumn Writing Worksheets)
Five Little Leaves Felt Board Activity (see page 15)
Pumpkin Life Cycle (see page 30 & 31)
Children's Book "Leafy" The Leaf that Wouldn't Leave (see page 41)
Dingle Dangle Scarecrow Song (see pages 70-81)
More Videos!
Nursery Rhyme - Falling Leaves
Leaves are Falling Down - song
The Leaves are Falling - Kids rap song
Autumn Images to classical music
Johnny Appleseed - book reading
Apple Farmer Annie Annie Wellington - book reading
Apple Tree Life Cycle Animation
Pumpkin Pumpkin - Halloween Song - Caution, this song may be a bit too scary for under 6's.
5 Little Pumpkins
Big Pumpkin Erica Silverman (book as a song) ... please note; the beep is LOUD!
Misfortune - Haunted House (The Electric Company) Cartoon Episode
5 Little Turkeys song
Thanksgiving Songs for Children - Little Pilgrim - Kids Song
Autumn/Fall Resources on Pinterest
Loads of art, craft, books, bulletin boards, writing, reading resources and much more.
Pumpkins, bats, witches, oh my! This board is full of inspirational teaching ideas for Halloween.
Thanksgiving, Halloween and other American only holiday lessons can be found here.
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More Fall resources can be found within our Fall Themed category in our TpT store.
Clip art by Melonheadz Illustrating, fonts by Cara Caroll and KG Fonts.
Clip art by Melonheadz Illustrating, fonts by Cara Caroll and KG Fonts.
Thank you for all of these amazing resources!
ReplyDeleteThank you for all the resources! Have you seen Virginia Snow's book "Fall Walk?"
ReplyDeletewow such great resources!!
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