Fall Learning

Happy Fall!
 

As harvest time approaches and the heat of summer gives way to the cooler weather of fall, family outings to pumpkin patches and apple orchards become more and more common. While these outings can seem like little more than entertainment at face value, there are actually some very valuable lessons that children can learn during their visit.

The Life Cycle – Even the biggest pumpkin in the patch begins as a tiny, tiny seed, which is something that your child will learn when he visits the patch where those pumpkins grow.

Weights and Measures –Pumpkins are usually sold by weight, something that your child will be able to learn when he purchases his own pumpkin for carving or painting. Parents can help children in their measure the pumpkins they choose while teaching them about circumference and units of measure.

Shapes and Colors – Pumpkins come in a wide variety of colors and shapes. Young children can practice their color and shape recognition skills at the patch.

Counting and Basic Math – Helping a youngster practice his counting skills is greatly simplified when the objects in question are large and have a bright orange hue.

-Dragonfly Teacher