Fall Teacher Resources

Students explore the four seasons. In this seasons lesson plan, students create a class tree. Students make leaves for the tree for each of the seasons. Students mark their paper into fourths and draw a picture of the seasons.

Students reflect on fall memories in preparation for creating an autobiographical composition. In this composition lesson plan, students explore how many writers use the changing seasons, fall in particular, to describe a...

Students explore geometry by using non-standard measuring methods. In this length estimation lesson, students complete a worksheet in which different objects in their classroom are measured by three different sized leaves. Students draw...

Eighth graders compare water quality measurements from the past to present.  In this water quality lesson students complete a lab activity that includes stream samples. 

Students create a graph charting their favorite season. They discuss the difference in the four seasons and activities they participate in, in each of the seasons. They can also take a survey of their family members and add them to the...

Students discuss and examine paintings of Claude Monet. They examine the style he uses and then create their own painting based on the seasons. They also discuss the difference in the four seasons.

Students are shown examples of Claude Monet's paintings. In groups, they are given one season to focus on and create their own reproduction of the same season in a painting. To end the lesson, they share their paintings with the class.

For this language arts worksheet, students find the answers to questions after reading the short story about scarecrows. The reader must increase reading comprehension.

Students create two-headed snakes, centipedes, ghostly trees, "Handy Herman", and ghosts in this Art lesson plan for the Halloween holiday. Each craft could be used separately or they could be combined to create a day-long activity.

Students create "goofy ghosts" using painted feet, black construction paper, white and black paint in this fun Art instructional activity for the early-elementary classroom. This instructional activity is messy so be sure to cover areas...

Students make Jack-O-Lanterns --- without the carving ---in this Halloween activity ideal for the early-elementary classroom (including pre-Kindergarten). If computers are available the activity can be adapted so that the students...

Second graders create individual "thankful" felt squares for use in a large classroom Thanksgiving quilt that can be put together using glue or hot glue. This great holiday lesson is based upon the book "Thanksgiving" by Miriam Nerlove.

Young scholars work cooperatively to create a classroom thanksgiving tree in this November art instructional activity for the elementary classsroom. Included with the instructional activity is a short resource list of books that...

In this math worksheet, students practice counting up to 5. Students count a set of animal pictures and make groups of 5. Then students do the same with groups of 2 and 3. The groups come out even with no remainders.

In this word search worksheet, students locate 24 words related to trees. The word list includes ash, birch, branches, and coniferous.

In this word search learning exercise, students locate 24 words related to trees. The word list includes branches, ash, and coniferous.

In this language arts worksheet, students read 36 clues and fit their answers in a puzzle grid which will reveal a secret message. There is no word bank but all answers are 4 letters long. There is a fall leaf graphic.

In this counting coins worksheet, 1st graders identify the coins within the 3 leaves. Students count the coins and write the total amount on the lines.

Tone and poetry are closely tied. Show your class how to determine the tone of a poem by noting your reactions and marking lines that bring out feelings. Next, work as a class to work through a second poem. Finally, have individuals read...

Students use surveys to explore how to design graphs, tables, and diagrams. They discuss articles which can stimulate ideas for research topics, or surveys of their own.

What is the weather like in the summer? What’s your favorite season? Language learners fill in the blanks of a series of prompts with weather and seasons words, and then respond to these same prompts to complete a crossword puzzle. Be...

Examine the growth regions and tissues in plants.  The structures and specialized areas of roots, stems, and shoots are defined and supported with diagrams and pictures. Your class will also learn the details of specific growth...

Students work together to make applesauce following specific directions. They taste each applesauce and graph the results based on the taste test. They also use the internet to create an online graph.

Students study the concept of animal migration with the change of seasons. They discover that migration can be hazardous, and the distance migrated can be short or long.