Autumn, a season brimming with hidden treasures, unveils nature's boundless power as a learning companion. It awakens children's senses, nurtures their observation skills, sparks creativity, fuels exploration, and cultivates an appreciation for beauty and the natural world.
As autumn's gentle breeze arrives, painting the leaves in a kaleidoscope of colors and adorning branches with bountiful fruits, our K2 children embarked on a thematic exploration: "Little Explorers of Autumn." This journey delved into the secrets of autumn's vibrant hues, igniting a colorful and joyful learning adventure.
Autumn's Secrets: Unveiling the Season
How do children perceive autumn? Let's unlock its secrets as we embark on a quest to discover the essence of fall...
01 Exploring Autumn's Embrace:
Following autumn's footsteps, children equipped with collection containers and cards set out on a wondrous journey on campus. They marveled at the laden grapefruit trees, the miniature lantern-like fruits of the crape myrtle, the insect-wing-shaped seeds of the red maple, and the ground adorned with soapberries and a tapestry of fallen leaves. Curiosity sparked questions and sharing of discoveries. As they gathered these autumn treasures into their bottles and baskets, a window into the natural world gently opened.
02 An Encounter with Autumn Leaves:
In the outdoor reading area, children were attracted by the imaginative creations of "Leaf Man" in the picture book. They discovered that even a small leaf holds a world of possibilities. Inspired, they set out with leaf collection cards to find their own "Leaf Men", embarking on a romantic encounter with nature.
03 Autumn's Museum of Wonders:
Autumn, a symbol of abundance, transforms into nature's museum. Children immersed themselves in the joy of exploring and collecting the season's vibrant leaves, diverse fruits, and fascinating seeds. Together, they co-created a unique miniature museum, showcasing their discoveries.
Autumn's Artistry: Unleashing Creativity
Autumn's essence is infused with artistry. It's a poem, an abstract painting waiting to be interpreted. From fallen leaves and branches to fruits, seeds, and even the humble foxtail grass, children's creativity transformed these elements into limitless expressions.
01 Leaf Imagination:
The children collected numerous leaves, discovered their intricate designs, and created leaf vein prints. Following "Leaf Man's" example, what artistic creations would they imagine next?
02 Branch Creativity:
To the children, each twig became a Harry Potter wand, conjuring up whimsical and enchanting little branch sprites. As they breathed artistic life into the twigs, they also discovered their own creativity and inspiration.
03 Foxtail Fantasies:
The ubiquitous foxtail grass of autumn became a unique element in children's artistic endeavors. Vivid foxtail paintings and creative designs emerged, showcasing the beauty of nature through their artistic lens.
Autumn's Joy: Games in the Season's Embrace
Autumn invites playful exploration in nature's embrace. Rolling in the fading grass, feeling the rustle of falling leaves under a canopy of trees, and engaging in games with nature's elements – autumn offers a delightful playground.
01 Autumn Chess Fun:
K2 children have a passion for board games, from Ludo and Connect Four to Travel Chess. But what about creating their own game boards using autumn's bounty? Guided by their teachers, they designed unique chessboards and pieces using flowers, leaves, and fruits, enjoying the game amidst the beauty of the season.
02 Magical Boats:
A fallen leaf and a twig drift into the kindergarten's ABC pond, resembling tiny boats. Where can these little vessels sail? How much weight can they carry? Children and teachers embarked on a journey of exploration to find out.
03 leaf vein rubbings：
"What are the lines on the leaves?" The children's curiosity sparked a fascinating journey of exploration that blended art and science. Guided by their teacher, children placed leaves face down on white paper and gently rubbed crayons over them. As the leaf shapes and distinct veins emerged on the paper, children were filled with surprise and excitement. Next, they cut out the outlines of the traced leaf veins and collaged them into beautiful leaf vein rubbings. Through this experience, they not only gained artistic expression inspired by nature but also experienced the joy of artistic creation.
04 Foxtail Dance:
The creative works using foxtail grass were truly captivating. But have you ever tried a foxtail race? Children gathered with their teachers, and the foxtail sweeping race began. At the referee's signal, the foxtail grass, resembling chubby caterpillars, set off on their race.
Through this exploration, children experienced the joy of learning in a real-life natural classroom, fostering a love and curiosity for the natural world.
Autumn's story may come to an end, but the children's learning journey continues. May they carry the harvest of autumn and their spirit of exploration and inquiry into every season ahead!
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