Fall: Everything You Need

Articles Fresh Fall Ideas Grades: 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. Read more >	Collections Autumn Lesson Plans and Ideas Grades: PreK–K, 1–2 Celebrate pumpkins, fall foliage, and the harvest with music, science, and art lesson plans! Read more >
Articles Idea Swap: Pumpkins, Testing Tricks, and More Grades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8 Teachers share their pumpkin ideas, root word activities, testing tricks, art projects and more Read more >	Activities and Games, Articles Quick Ideas Grades 1-2: Back-to-School Centers Grades: 1–2 Boost social and academic skills by setting up these back-to-school centers. Read more >
Lesson Plans Fall vs. Spring Lesson Plan Grades: PreK–K Science and language arts activities, from comparing and contrasting seasons to identifying the characteristics of a flower Read more >	Everyday's a Celebration: Historical and Wacky Holidays in September Grades: In PreK and... Read more >
Book Lists Teachers' Picks: Books for Fall Grades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8 From apples to pumpkins, Ramadan to Halloween, autumn has plenty of things to celebrate. Get started with some of these books. Read more >	Everything You Need Halloween: Everything You Need Grades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8 Your class can celebrate Halloween with these educational tricks and treats! Read more >
Everything You Need Pumpkins: Everything You Need Grades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5 These cross-curricular activities help students develop key skills by studying one of this season's most celebrated crops. Read more >	Everything You Need November: Everything You Need Grades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8 Facilitate unforgettable learning experiences throughout this busy month. Read more >
Collections September Survival Guide Grades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8 Whether you're experiencing twinges of excitement or pangs of anxiety about your first days of school, the September edition of the New Teacher... Read more >	Articles October Survival Guide Grades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8 Student behavior problems and classroom disruptions are among a new teacher's most difficult challenges. The October New Teacher Survival Guide... Read more >
Blog Posts Mole Day: Celebrating Amedeo Avogadro’s Number with Style Grades: 6–8 As you consider upcoming fall and winter celebrations and holidays, I would like to remind you about National Mole Day. It is recognized every... Read more >	Lesson Plans A Look at Life Cycles Lesson Plan Grades: PreK–K, 1–2 Illustrate the life cycle of an apple tree by having students work as a team to create a display about the four seasons. Read more >
Lesson Plans Colorful Fall Fun With Clifford Grades: 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... Read more >	Lesson Plans Finger Paint Leaf Prints Activity Plan Grades: PreK–K Observe the different shapes, sizes, and vein patterns of leaves by using finger paints and leaf prints. Read more >
Extension Activities Autumn Leaves Curriculum Connections Grades: PreK–K, 1–2 Explore leaves through exercising estimation skills, expanding leaf-themed vocabulary, and moving like a falling leaf. Read more >	Lesson Plans Music and Movement: Falling Rain Dance Grades: 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 exercising... Read more >
Fall Crafts and More Grades: 3–5 Fall crafts, ideas for a science field trip, making movies, and using cell phones in the classroom. Read more >	Send Home Activities: Fall Foliage Fun! Grades: PreK–K Send home this activity for parents and young children. Students and their families go on a walk for a closer look at fall leaves. Read more >