Hey friends!
So this year, I've been increasingly aware of the changes that are happening as we transition from season to season. Usually, I just go through the motions. I never really cared that the leaves were falling off the tree, except when I was little and my dad would rake the leaves and I'd get to play in them. I'd get annoyed during the winter because I hate having to warm up my car in the morning. It's such an inconvenience when a person is in a rush.
Since I've been in this Teaching Science class, I've been increasingly more observant of what happens in nature. I'm learning to appreciate the varying temperatures of the day during fall and spring. It may be hard to choose an outfit in the morning, but it's representative of the transition from warm weather to cold and vice versa. I don't get to play in the leaves anymore, but I'm sure there are children out there somewhere that enjoy playing in the different colored leaves each fall.
I think teaching younger elementary students about the seasons is such a great lesson. There are so many characteristics that students can look for with each season. The lesson can be taught in so many creative ways, and it'll be something that they can appreciate for years to come. It's easy for everyone to have their favorite season and be indifferent to the others, but I think everyone should be more observant and appreciate each season for what they're worth.
Until next time,
Christina
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