Teaching Themes
Fall: Everything You Need
Autumn-themed lessons, activities, and classroom resources that cover a variety of subjects and appeal to different learning styles
Articles
Free Fall Reward Stickers You Can Print
Grades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5
Twenty free fall reward stickers you can print at home.
Book Resources
Falling Leaves Poems
Grades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5
These autumn-themed poems including "The Leaves," "The Leaves Are Green," and "Autumn Leaves" are the perfect complement to any lesson on the season.
Fall Books
Grades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8, 9–12
Celebrate autumn with some of these titles from the Teacher Store Online.
Autumn Reading LogGrades: PreK–K, 1–2 Have students keep track of the books they have read this fall with this autumn-themed reading log. |
 Lesson Plans Colorful Fall Fun With CliffordGrades: PreK–K, 1–2 With the help of Clifford, children compare problem solving strategies used in his stories. Also, find a variety of fun ideas to celebrate one of... |
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Articles Harvest Time MathGrades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8 Combine real-world math skills with information about harvests by using raw data provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. |
Articles See the Fall Foliage: Web ResourcesGrades: PreK–K, 1–2 Take a tour of what the Web has to offer on autumn, including a comparison of fall in different biomes, step-by-step directions on how to preserve... |
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Articles, Book Resources Books for Teaching Months of the Year and SeasonsGrades: PreK–K, 1–2 Teach about the different months and seasons of the year with this teacher-created book list, which includes tips for classroom use. |
Articles, Book Resources Books for Teaching About Fall & Winter CelebrationsGrades: 1–2 Browse this book list for holiday reference books, activity books, how-to books on crafts, and discussion starters. |
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Extension Activities, Book Resources Red Leaf, Yellow Leaf Extension ActivitiesGrades: PreK–K, 1–2 These fun learning activities about trees incorporate language arts, math, and science. |
Lesson Plans, Book Resources Fall Leaves Fall! Lesson PlanGrades: PreK–K, 1–2 In this brilliantly hued celebration of the fun of fall, two brothers enjoy everybody's favorite autumn activities: chasing leaves through the air... |
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Lesson Plans, Book Resources Now It's Fall Lesson PlanGrades: PreK–K, 1–2 In this lesson plan for the picture book Now It's Fall, by Lois Lenski, students will learn about autumn and different objects and events... |
Lesson Plans Finger Paint Leaf Prints Activity PlanGrades: PreK–K Observe the different shapes, sizes, and vein patterns of leaves by using finger paints and leaf prints. |
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Activities and Games, Articles Quick Ideas Grades 1-2: Back-to-School CentersGrades: 1–2 Boost social and academic skills by setting up these back-to-school centers. |
 Articles 7 Fresh Fall IdeasGrades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8 Fun fall activities for your classroom, such as hosting a math-and-science pumpkin party and keeping a tree journal. |
 Lesson Plans Fall vs. Spring Lesson PlanGrades: PreK–K Science and language arts activities, from comparing and contrasting seasons to identifying the characteristics of a flower |
 Book Lists Teachers' Picks: Books for FallGrades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8 Books with striking illustrations, early reader favorites, the best tales in the West, and — of course — a few spooky stories. |
 Lesson Plans A Look at Life Cycles Lesson PlanGrades: PreK–K, 1–2 Illustrate an apple tree's growth by having students work as a team to create a display about the four seasons. |
Lesson Plans, Extension Activities, Book Resources In The Leaves Lesson PlanGrades: PreK–K, 1–2 In the Leaves, as well as Huy Voun Lee's other books, is a wonderful way to introduce students to Chinese characters. |
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Lesson Plans, Extension Activities, Book Resources Leaf Man Lesson PlanGrades: PreK–K, 1–2 After reading the book, students gather and sort fall leaves. |
Extension Activities Autumn Leaves Curriculum ConnectionsGrades: PreK–K, 1–2 Explore leaves through exercising estimation skills, expanding leaf-themed vocabulary, and moving like a falling leaf. |
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Lesson Plans Music and Movement: Falling Rain DanceGrades: PreK–K, 1–2 In this ready-to-use teaching idea for mixed ages, children go on a short rainy day walk while developing their observational skills and... |
Send Home Activities: Fall Foliage Fun!Grades: PreK–K After a nature walk to gather leaves, students and their families take a closer look at them through five fun activities. |
