September is a wonderful time to notice the many signs telling us that autumn is here! Leaves falling, coho spawning, squirrels caching spruce cones, and the arrival of our beloved spotted tussock moth caterpillars (aka “wooly bears”). Discovery Southeast naturalists have put together a program for you and your children to do in your own backyard or out on one of our lovely trails to look closely and notice what’s happening this fall in the plant world.
*Don’t forget: In addition to these packets, we have additional online resources here, and in-person outdoor programs here!
Click on the following Student Journal for your grade range. The journals vary slightly with age-appropriate activities, but are similar enough that you can also just pick one to work on for the whole family. (These PDFs are designed to be printed double sided and then folded into a booklet.)
Kindergarten – 1st Grade:
2nd to 3rd Grade:
4th to 5th Grade:
Click here for the accompanying Parent Guide.
Included in the Parent Guide:
- Background information
- Nature walk activities
- Project/maker time
- Extensions
- Booklist