Every time the pre-k class went on the playground, they noted how the Maple tree changed. Â It was so sad when it dropped it’s leaves, but we learned a song to celebrate this fall event: “Oh Mrs. Tree it seems to me you dress a little silly. Â When it’s hot you wear a lot, but nothing when it’s chilly.”
Autumn has inspired the children to create marvelous fall trees and Leaf Man collages. Â Each project is unique and allowed the children to observe the changes outside and express themselves in the classroom. Â The favorite tree was the Maple with it’s rainbow of colors. Â We also examined Oak, Sassafras, Poplar, Honey Locust, Ash, and Wild Cherry to name a few species. Â The children especially enjoyed the acorns, berries, and seed pods they observed. Â We read many books on the subject of fall, but the favorite by far was Leaf Man.
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When the children took a fall walk, they most enjoyed crunching in the beautiful red leaves in front of the building!