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 compliment to any lesson on the seasons.
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.
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Articles 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. |
Collections Autumn Lesson Plans and IdeasGrades: PreK–K, 1–2 Celebrate pumpkins, fall foliage, and the harvest with music, science, and art lesson plans! |
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Articles Idea Swap: Pumpkins, Testing Tricks, and MoreGrades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8 Teachers share their pumpkin ideas, root word activities, testing tricks, art projects and more |
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. |
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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 |
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Book Lists Teachers' Picks: Books for FallGrades: 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. |
Everything You Need Halloween: Everything You NeedGrades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8 Your class can celebrate Halloween with these educational tricks and treats! |
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Everything You Need Pumpkins: Everything You NeedGrades: 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. |
Everything You Need November: Everything You NeedGrades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8 Facilitate unforgettable learning experiences throughout this busy month. |
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Collections September Survival GuideGrades: 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... |
Articles October Survival GuideGrades: 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... |
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Blog Posts Mole Day: Celebrating Amedeo Avogadro’s Number with StyleGrades: 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... |
Lesson Plans A Look at Life Cycles Lesson PlanGrades: 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. |
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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... |
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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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. |
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 exercising... |
Fall Crafts and MoreGrades: 3–5 Fall crafts, ideas for a science field trip, making movies, and using cell phones in the classroom. |
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. |


















