Lesson 2 - Autumn

Assignment 1:

Find a magic spot (sit spot) somewhere you can observe nature, and sit quietly in it for at least 10 minutes, noticing what is happening in the natural world around you.

Remember, "nature" is all around! It's best if you can go outside but even if you can just look out a window and see trees or plants, birds, ants, or clouds, those are all parts of nature that you can use to practice your observation skills.

TIP: Be sure to tell your parents what you are doing so they don't worry about you when you are quiet for 10 minutes!! (Also so they don't disturb you in your sit spot)

Assignment 2: Record some of your observations in a Nature Journal

How Can You Tell it is Autumn?

(If you don't have a journal, any piece of paper will work - keep it to share with your teacher!)

If you have your Taking Root Journal, you can use that, otherwise, any paper, even a piece of cardboard, will do. Write or draw what you are observing in your sit spot about how you can tell it is Autumn. Be sure to add the date and describe the weather!

Don't forget to use the words "I Notice" to start your sentences. Then use the words "I Wonder" to write some thing you wonder about what you are observing. Last, write down some things starting with the words "It Reminds Me Of" to describe more about what you are observing.

These neighborhood kids were smart - they asked me if they helped rake our leaves into a pile if they could jump in it! It was really nice having help with raking, and it was really fun watching them jump in the leaves!