Though the weather outside is no indicator of the impending season, tomorrow is the official first day of autumn. We celebrated the changing seasons by learning all about fall this week. We focused mostly on the beautiful trees that surround us and the animals who rely on those trees for food and shelter.
Little Scientists observing the signs of fall.
There happened to be a small ditch next to a tree we were studying so of course we had to take turns leaping over the ditch.
The boys took the tree lesson to a whole new level and "planted" one of their own. Can't you just see their excitement! 
Since there really aren't fall leaves to rake and jump into we improvised with newspaper. The bonus is ripping up all those pages is great for the muscles in their hands they use to write with.
Fall wreaths art project. The boys were very interested in coloring pictures of houses.
Charlie lacing during our morning gathering time.
Playing squirrel tag.
We talked about the differences between deciduous and evergreen trees. They ran from one type of tree to another and felt all the various leaves and needles.
What's fall without some zucchini? I didn't think the children would just eat it straight up so the great chefs prepared some zucchini muffins. After they got to sample one after lunch, they each got to take some home to share.
The art project today was to do a fall collage. The children's creativity was running high and we ended up with a myriad of art projects. They seem to feel such joy when they are able to create just what they are thinking of.
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