Autumn is the time when the heat ends and the cold sets in. From an early age, children can notice changes not only in nature, but also in attitudes towards themselves on the part of adults. Below are various signs of autumn to help children navigate the world around them and the seasons.
Autumn is also met by clothes
Children get used over the summer that they are not forced to wear a hat, jacket. Unless for a few days during cold snaps you have to dress warmer. But they know that the time will come, and you can run to the river again in shorts.
One day, parents put on rubber boots, a hat and a jacket for a child. Signs of autumn can be seen even in outerwear. The child may not understand why he is so tormented. Not all children like to be warmly dressed, because they do not understand that it is cold outside, autumn has come.
It's time to tell your child about the signs of autumn. For children, so that they are not offended and not sad, it is enough to show a lot of interesting things on the street during a walk. It is clear that in September there are not so many autumn signs yet, many trees are still green, so it is best to talk about migratory birds, for example. It is desirable for an adult to remember his childhood, for sure, beingas a child, he calmed down when he saw his friend also in a warm jacket and hat. It is important for girls to give a bright umbrella.
Where did the sun go? Did the clouds eat him?
Kids will surely notice that the sun has begun to appear less frequently. And when the weather is clear, it does not warm like in summer. What are the signs of autumn in animate and inanimate nature? They are in the change of weather. In summer, the sun is often hot or warm outside from this. With the onset of autumn, the sky is covered with clouds, it often rains. It's rare to have clear weather all day. Strong gusts of wind blow the leaves off the trees. In September, it is still relatively warm, even in the middle of the month there is Indian summer, when you can enjoy warm days. Children should be told that this period is not for long, summer is over, it’s just sometimes warm.
It is advisable to watch the weather forecast. Often the lesson "Signs of autumn" implies the behavior of inanimate nature in a given period. The sun comes and goes from time to time. Light snow or hail is possible in October. Fogs are not uncommon this month. In November you can see snow, it looks like winter but can melt quickly. It is still not so cold outside, the temperature is above zero, so the snow melts quickly if it was at night. It will rain during the day. In autumn, it is better to carry an umbrella with you or wear a raincoat.
What happened to the trees?
Children's attention can be drawn to the trees when the leaves turn yellow on them. In early September, most of them are still green. Though the birch trees may startturn yellow from the end of August. The active process of preparation for winter in trees begins towards the end of September.
Children can be amazed at the bright colors of the leaves: red, yellow, orange. Some schoolchildren associate September with a fallen maple. Not by chance. Girls from the lower grades, and sometimes from the older ones, like to collect maple leaves in the park. You can see how grapes, currants and other shrubs turn red, chestnut, birch turn yellow. Such signs of autumn cannot be confused with anything. Is it only by coniferous trees that it is impossible to understand whether the autumn time has come. After all, neither spruce, nor pine, nor cedar fly around in September or October.
In late October and early November, the brightness of the leaves disappears. Almost all the leaves fall by this time. Those that are still hanging and lying on the ground turn brown and dry up. You can only hear the rustle under your feet. The trees are starting to rest. Children need to be explained that snow in winter protects the roots from freezing, so when cleaning it is better to sprinkle it on trees and bushes.
Preparing for the fall of the animals
All animals and birds feel the approach of all seasons. They have everything that they need to exist by nature. Migratory birds travel to warmer climes. They know where to fly. Not all birds stay for the winter. Pigeons, sparrows, crows - these birds constantly live in Central Russia. They don't fly away. But cranes, hawks, storks and other birds love warmth, when the time comes, they leave their nests with grown chicks and fly far, far away tosouth.
Many animals hibernate: bear, hedgehog, badger, raccoon and other inhabitants of minks. Insects also disappear. Signs of autumn in nature for the habitat of animals are completely natural. The forest becomes quiet. As for foxes, hares, squirrels, their coat color changes. Squirrels make a supply of nuts and acorns for the winter, which become abundant in autumn. In animals, everything happens in harmony with nature. They know when and what to do.
Wolves, chanterelles, hares do not sleep. They can go hunting. Even in the snow they can run calmly. Sometimes in the forest you can see the traces of the inhabitants. Sometimes in the villages, wolves can walk around in the winter, so the kids should not go far.
And the day got shorter
Definitely children will notice that it is getting dark earlier. If in August it was already dark at 9 pm, then in September it was 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 mid-December it was already dark at 16.00. Why is this happening? If you have an encyclopedia and a globe at hand, then you need to show how the Earth rotates around the Sun throughout the year. It will be a surprise for them, probably, when they learn about spring in Australia at the moment. Late dawn and early sunset are signs of autumn in inanimate nature along with constant rains and winds.
Why is autumn like this and when will winter come?
The change of the seasons occurs in order for nature to renew itself. Can notthe grass is endlessly green, the trees do not bloom all their lives and do not bear fruit. People and many animals that do not hibernate are not only awake, but also rest. Plants also need to rest. But the process of preparing for hibernation is slow. How does the cycle happen in a year? The tree is dressed in foliage in spring, bears fruits and berries in summer. Leaves fall in autumn and the plant seems to die.
Any sign of autumn is a signal for wildlife to prepare for a vacation for more than three months. Why does it rain? Everything is rationally arranged by nature. Precipitation is first needed to saturate plants with moisture, then colds come. Snow helps the trees and grass to be warm. If there is no snow, then the plants may die in severe frosts.
And soon 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 bare, there is already snow. But this is not a reason to be sad. Ahead of the New Year. Green fir-trees grow in the forest. They will bring joy to any child. At school and at home, the lesson "Signs of Autumn" can be replaced with the topic "Winter has come." The holiday lifts the mood for children and adults. After all, there is a beautiful living Christmas tree at home, which is dressed up with toys, tinsel and rain. You need to be able to share with children interesting, informative and useful. Why is this said? People start to feel sad in autumn, because they get sick and constantly want to sleep. The students feel it too. They need to be cheered up. After all, all seasons are good. After a dullautumn comes the snow-white winter. Snowflakes are another inanimate 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 in living examples. It is easier to remember what is interesting. It is better to learn to distinguish the signs of autumn in animate and inanimate nature in order to understand how everything happens and what is interconnected with what.
