{"id":332,"date":"2016-10-06T17:19:25","date_gmt":"2016-10-06T21:19:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.theteachingrabbit.com\/home\/?p=332"},"modified":"2025-09-16T13:56:37","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T17:56:37","slug":"fall-teaching-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.theteachingrabbit.com\/home\/fall-teaching-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"Fall Teaching Ideas & Activities for the Elementary Classroom"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t

It’s that time of year again.\u00a0 The weather is getting cooler and pumpkin spice is everywhere!\u00a0 It’s always fun to incorporate fall themes and ideas into your teaching.<\/p>\n

Here are some of my favourite fall teaching ideas and activities:<\/p>\n

Leaf Rubbings <\/b><\/h3>\n

Take a leaf, put it underneath a white piece of paper and rub the side of a crayon over it.\u00a0 Your students will get a lovely copy of the leaf on the paper.\u00a0 Sometimes it works better to have a partner hold the paper down while you rub with the crayon.<\/p>\n

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Create a Nature Frame<\/b><\/h3>\n

Go on a nature walk with your class.\u00a0 Collect leaves, sticks, stones, grass, pine cones and anything else you can find.\u00a0 When you get back to school have them create a cardboard picture frame and glue all of their natural findings onto it.\u00a0 They can then paint or decorate it.\u00a0 It makes a nice gift!<\/p>\n

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Fall Dot Painting<\/h3>\n

All you need is a canvas, some paint, and the back of a pencil to make dot paintings like this one!\u00a0 Students can make sunflowers, pumpkins, leaves, or anything they like!<\/p>\n

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Be sure to leave lots of time for this activity though as it takes awhile to add each dot.<\/p>\n

Go Apple Picking<\/strong><\/h3>\n

If you can arrange a field trip to an orchard, students will get a chance to learn how apples grow and how they are harvested.\u00a0 \u00a0Cut open an apple and check out its seeds.\u00a0 Students can draw a cross section of an apple and label its parts (seeds, core, flesh).<\/p>\n

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There are also many writing opportunities around apples.\u00a0 Students can write a recount of their trip.\u00a0 You can make applesauce together and write out the procedure.<\/p>\n

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You can also introduce Apple Themed Math and Literacy centers like these<\/a>!<\/p>\n

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Play Fall Charades<\/b><\/h3>\n

To get students thinking about topics for fall writing you can start with a game of charades.\u00a0 You can use these FREE Fall Charades cards<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Read and Draw<\/b><\/h3>\n

Give students short, descriptive instructions and have them draw simple pictures.\u00a0 This is a great way to assess their reading comprehension.<\/p>\n

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This Fall Read & Draw Literacy Center<\/a> is great for grade 1 students or early finishers!<\/p>\n

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Anything About Pumpkins<\/h3>\n

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Pumpkins are truly a symbol of fall.\u00a0 You can go pumpkin picking, carve a pumpkin, roast and count pumpkin seeds, or create a pumpkin recipe together as a class!\u00a0 If you are teaching art you could have students draw pumpkins with a focus on line, texture, and shading.\u00a0 When Halloween draws near, students could design their own jack-o-lantern faces and you could choose one for the class to carve out together.<\/p>\n

You might like to have your students work on these FREE Pumpkin Patterning Worksheets<\/a>!\u00a0 They make a great activity for kindergarten centers.<\/p>\n

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Patterning<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Here are some fun fall patterning worksheets<\/a> your students might enjoy!\u00a0 They are great to use as busy work or even as an assessment piece!<\/p>\n

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Students also love these Fall Themed Composing Numbers Mats<\/a> for some hands-on learning!<\/p>\n

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If you are looking for some more autumn activities that are good for K-2, be sure to check out my Fall Math & Literacy Bundle<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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If you are looking for winter ideas, check out my Winter Activities Blog Pos<\/a>t!<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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