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Fall: Everything You Need
Autumn-themed lessons, activities, and classroom resources that cover a variety of subjects and appeal to different learning styles
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PreK–K | Grades 1–2 | Grades 3–5 | Autumn | Crafts
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Fresh Fall IdeasPreK–K | Grades 1–2 | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 | Articles Tested in classrooms by Instructor readers, these activities include hosting a math and science pumpkin party, creating masks from around... Save To Organizer |
Autumn Lesson Plans and IdeasPreK–K | Grades 1–2 | Collections | Autumn | Teacher Tips and Strategies We've put together teacher resources for lessons about the fall season. Save To Organizer |
Idea Swap: Pumpkins, Testing Tricks, and MorePreK–K | Grades 1–2 | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 | Articles Teachers share their pumpkin ideas, root word activities, testing tricks, art projects and more Save To Organizer |
Quick Ideas Grades 1-2: Back-to-School CentersGrades 1–2 | Activities and Games | Phonemic Awareness | Articles | Early Writing Boost social and academic skills by setting up these back-to-school centers. Save To Organizer |
Fall vs. Spring Lesson PlanPreK–K | Content Area Reading | Guided Reading | Compare and Contrast | Lesson Plans Science and language arts activities, from comparing and contrasting seasons to identifying the characteristics of a flower Save To Organizer |
Everyday's a Celebration: Historical and Wacky Holidays in SeptemberSocial Studies | Teacher Tips and Strategies In PreK and Kindergarten we love to celebrate! Typically teachers celebrate the major holidays along with the 100th day of school and... Save To Organizer |
Teachers' Picks: Books for FallPreK–K | Grades 1–2 | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 | Early Reading From apples to pumpkins, Ramadan to Halloween, autumn has plenty of things to celebrate. Here are some books that will help. Save To Organizer |
Halloween: Everything You NeedPreK–K | Grades 1–2 | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 | Everything You Need Your class can celebrate Halloween with these educational tricks and treats! Save To Organizer |
Pumpkins: Everything You NeedPreK–K | Grades 1–2 | Grades 3–5 | Everything You Need | Autumn These cross-curricular activities help students develop key skills by studying one of this season's most celebrated crops. Save To Organizer |
November: Everything You NeedPreK–K | Grades 1–2 | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 | Everything You Need Facilitate unforgettable learning experiences throughout this busy month. Save To Organizer |
September Survival GuidePreK–K | Grades 1–2 | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 | Collections Whether you're experiencing twinges of excitement or pangs of anxiety about your first days of school, the September edition of the New... Save To Organizer |
October Survival GuidePreK–K | Grades 1–2 | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 | Articles Student behavior problems and classroom disruptions are among a new teacher's most difficult challenges. The October New Teacher Survival... Save To Organizer |
Mole Day: Celebrating Amedeo Avogadro’s Number with StyleGrades 6–8 | Blog Posts | Math | Science | Teacher Tips and Strategies As you consider upcoming fall and winter celebrations and holidays, I would like to remind you about National Mole Day. It is recognized... Save To Organizer |
A Look at Life Cycles Lesson PlanPreK–K | Grades 1–2 | Lesson Plans | Life Cycles | Early Science Illustrate the life cycle of an apple tree by having students work as a team to create a display about the four seasons. Save To Organizer |
Autumn Leaves Curriculum ConnectionsPreK–K | Grades 1–2 | Extension Activities | Vocabulary | Early Writing Explore leaves through exercising estimation skills, expanding leaf-themed vocabulary, and moving like a falling leaf. Save To Organizer |
Finger Paint Leaf Prints Activity PlanPreK–K | Lesson Plans | Earth Science | Autumn | Observation Observe the different shapes, sizes, and vein patterns of leaves by using finger paints and leaf prints. Save To Organizer |
Music and Movement: Falling Rain DancePreK–K | Grades 1–2 | Lesson Plans | Dance | Motor Skills In this ready-to-use teaching idea for mixed ages, children go on a short rainy day walk while developing their observational skills and... Save To Organizer |
Fall Crafts and MoreGrades 3–5 | Autumn Fall crafts, ideas for a science field trip, making movies, and using cell phones in the classroom. Save To Organizer |
Colorful Fall Fun With CliffordPreK–K | Grades 1–2 | Compare and Contrast | Story Elements | Lesson Plans With the help of Clifford, children compare problem solving strategies used in his stories. Also, find a variety of fun ideas to celebrate... Save To Organizer |
Send Home Activities: Fall Foliage Fun!PreK–K | Autumn | Back to School | Family Activities | Outdoor Activities Send home this activity for parents and young children. Students and their families go on a walk for a closer look at fall leaves. Save To Organizer |

















