Autumn Equinox Guide
Ignite your child’s curiosity and creativity with this Autumn Equinox Art & Nature Study Guide. This hands-on, literature-rich guide is designed for families who love learning together! This beautifully curated resource blends reading, art, poetry, storytelling, and crafts to help your children explore the wonder and beauty of spring.
Lessons You’ll Explore:
1. Painting Autumn – Meet Thomas Worthington Whittredge and discover some of his stunning art
2. Seasons – Explore how each season is special
3. Signs of Autumn – Experience seasonal changes
4. Welcoming Autumn – Learn about the squirrels in autumn
5. The Autumn Equinox – Discover the first day of fall
6. The Harvest Season – Ideas for savoring the abundance of fall
7. Why Leaves Change Color – A lesson about leaves
8. Autumn Woods - Learn about the parts of a leaf
9. Leaf Identification – Identify varieties of leaves and learn how to preserve them
10. Falling Leaves – Slow down and enjoy the cozy moments of Autumn
Lesson Format:
We will be adventuring through 10 main lessons in this guide. Each lesson will be include a variety of lessons and activities to enjoy in your learning time. This guide includes a suggested daily lesson plan along with and easy to follow weekly overview. Lessons are divided into the following categories:
• Discover - Discussions designed to introduce the topic in an engaging way.
• Explore - A hands on learning activity crafted to spark curiosity and help your child engage in deeper learning.
• Read Together - A carefully curated book list and reading prompt to offer a variety of resources for your family to enjoy.
• Create - Ideas and inspiration for art, crafts, and creative play.
Each lesson and activity will vary in length so you can spend the desired amount of time in the way that best fits the needs of your family.
What’s Included:
• Autumn Equinox Art & Nature Study Guide PDF (Approx. 30 pages) of lessons, easy-to-follow activities and low-prep supply lists, suggested weekly plan and daily lesson layout• Printables PDF (Approx. 50 pages) of original art by Kessler Patillo, learning resources, and Whittredge art prints.
Suggested Ages
Activities are perfect for the whole family to enjoy together. Perfect for unit studies, morning baskets, or family-style homeschooling.
Books and Supplies Needed:
The guide comes with a beautifully curated book list, and a simple craft supply list. I was very mindful about keeping supply lists to a minimum. Most supplies needed are general school or craft supplies such as glue, pencils, and watercolors. We also love utilizing items such as cardboard for crafting. Anything else needed can usually be found around your home or at the dollar store.
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• This is a printable PDF. NO PHYSICAL PRODUCT WILL BE MAILED TO YOU.
• PERSONAL USE ONLY - You may use this resources in your home or your classroom but please do not redistribute digital or printed files. This product should not be resold or redistributed in any way.
