Signs of Autumn: a lesson for children

Autumn is the time when the heat comes to an end and the cold comes. Children can notice changes from a small age not only in nature, but also in relation to themselves from adults. Below are various signs of autumn that will help children to orient themselves in the surrounding world and the seasons.

Autumn is also met by clothes

Children get used to summer, that they are not forced to put on a hat, jacket. Is it only for a few days during cold snap have to dress warmer. But they know that the time will come, and you can again run to the river in some shorts.

One day, parents wear rubber boots, a hat and a jacket. Signs of autumn, even on the outer clothing can be seen. A child may not understand why they torture him so much. Not all children like to be warmly dressed, because they do not understand that it's cold outside, autumn has come.

It's time to tell the child about the signs of autumn. For children, so that they do not take offense and do not be sad, it is enough to show on the street during the walk a lot of interesting things. It is clear that in September there are not so many autumn signs, many trees are still green, so it's best to talk about migratory birds, for example. It is desirable for an adult to remember his childhood, surely, as a child, he calmed down when he saw his friend in a warm jacket and hat. Girls really give a bright umbrella.

Where did the sun go? He ate the clouds?

Children probably will notice that the sun began to appear less often. And when the weather is clear, it does not warm as it did in the summer. What are the signs of autumn in animate and inanimate nature? They are in the change of weather. In the summer, the sun is often hot or warm in the street from this. With the onset of autumn, the sky is covered with clouds, often there are rains. Rarely, when the whole day is clear weather. Strong gusts of wind blow down leaves from the trees. In September, it is still relatively warm, even in the middle of the month the Indian summer, when you can enjoy warm days. Children should be told that this period is not for long, the summer is over, it just sometimes happens to be warm.

It is advisable to observe the weather forecast. Often, the occupation "Signs of Autumn" implies the behavior of inanimate nature in this period. At times the sun appears, then disappears. In October, a small snow or hail is possible. Mists are not uncommon this month. In November, you can see the snow, it looks like in winter, but it can quickly melt. In the street it's not so cold, the temperature is above zero, so the snow melts quickly if it went at night. It will rain in the afternoon. In the autumn it is better to carry an umbrella or put on a raincoat.

What happened to the trees?

The attention of the children can be turned on the trees, when on those the leaves will turn yellow. In early September, most of them are still green. Although birches can start to turn yellow from the end of August. The active process for trees to prepare for winter begins near the end of September.

Children can be amazed with bright colors of leaves: red, yellow, orange. Some schoolchildren associate September with a fallen maple. Not by chance. Girls from the lower grades, and sometimes from the elders, like to collect maple leaves in the park . It is evident how the grapes, currants and other bushes blush, the chestnut, the birch tree turn yellow. Such signs of autumn can not be confused with anything. Unless it is impossible to understand by coniferous trees whether the autumn season has come. After all, neither spruce, nor pine, nor cedar fly in September or October.

In late October and early November, the brightness of the leaves disappears. Almost all the leaves fall by this moment. Those that still hang and lie on the ground, become brown, wither. Only a rustle under your feet is heard. The trees start to rest. Children need to explain that snow protects the roots from freezing in winter, so when cleaning it is better to pour it on trees and bushes.

Preparing for the Autumn in Animals

All animals and birds feel the approach of any seasons. They have everything nature they need for existence. Migratory birds go to warmer regions. They know where to go. Not all birds remain to winter. Pigeons, sparrows, crows - these birds live permanently in Central Russia. They are not going anywhere. But cranes, hawks, storks and other birds love the warmth, when it's time, they leave their nests with grown-up chicks and fly far, far to the south.

Many animals fall into a hibernation: a bear, a hedgehog, a badger, a raccoon and other inhabitants of minks. Insects also disappear. Signs of autumn in nature for the habitat of animals are quite natural. In the forest it becomes quiet. As for foxes, rabbits, squirrels, their hair color changes. Squirrels make for the winter a supply of nuts, acorns, which in the autumn becomes many. In animals everything happens in harmony with nature. They know how to feel when and what to do.

Wolves, chanterelles, rabbits do not sleep. They can go hunting. Even on the snow can run calmly. Sometimes in the forest you can see traces of the inhabitants. Sometimes in villages wolves can walk around in the winter, so children should not go far.

And the day became shorter

Undoubtedly, children will notice that it began to grow dark before. If in August it was already dark at 9 pm, then in September even earlier. It dawns late. It is easier for children to explain that in the morning and in the evening the day is reduced by 2 minutes. If in June at 22.00 the sun was just setting, then in the middle of December it was already dark at 4 pm. Why is this happening? If there is an encyclopedia and a globe at hand, then we need to show how the Earth rotates around the Sun throughout the year. For them it will be a surprise, probably, when they learn about the spring in Australia at the moment. The late dawn and early sunset are signs of autumn in inanimate nature along with constant rains and winds.

Why is this autumn and when will winter come?

The change of the season takes place in order for the nature to be renewed. Can not grass without end green, trees all their lives do not bloom and do not bear fruit. People and many animals that do not go into hibernation are not only wakeful, but also rest. Plants need to rest, too. But the process of preparing for hibernation is slow. How does the cycle for the year in general? The tree is covered with foliage in the spring, it brings fruits and berries in the summer. In autumn fall leaves, and the plant, it seems, dies.

Any signs of autumn - it's a signal for wildlife to prepare for a rest for more than three months. And why do rains come? Nature is all arranged wisely. Precipitation is first needed to saturate plants with moisture, then come cold. Snow helps the trees and grass to be warm. If there is no snow, then plants in severe frost may die.

And soon and the New Year!

At the end of November, most often the weather is not the same as in September and October. The trees are completely naked, there is snow already. But this is not a reason for sadness. Ahead of the New Year. In the forest, the fir trees grow green. They will bring joy to any child. In school and at home, the occupation "Signs of Autumn" can be replaced with the theme "Winter has come". For children and adults, the holiday cheers up. After all at home there is a beautiful live Christmas tree, which is dressed up with toys, tinsel and rain. You need to be able to share interesting, informative and useful things with your children. What does this say? People fall into sadness in the autumn, because they are sick and always want to sleep. Students also feel it all. They need to be cheered. After all, all seasons are good. After a dull autumn comes a snowy winter. Snowflakes - this is another lifeless object of nature, they have a very complex, but beautiful pattern.

The theme "Signs of Autumn" for children should be disclosed not only in words and definitions, but also on living examples. To remember is easier what is interesting. Signs of autumn in living and inanimate nature are better to learn to distinguish, in order to understand how everything is going on and what is interconnected with.