Autumn fun in the ELC

As we all arrived back to Kinder after a short break, the children couldn't help but notice all the leaves that had fallen from the trees in our playground. We discussed that it was now Autumn and during Autumn the leaves on trees change colour and then some fall to the ground leaving the tree trunks and branches bare, getting ready for winter. We went for a walk around the school grounds to collect some fallen leaves to bring back to the classroom to stick and create our very own autumn tree for our room. The children explored the leaves using their senses of sight and touch, some children even tried smelling the leaves. The children enjoyed hearing the crunch as they ran on the dried up leaves and giggled as they tossed the leaves in the air. 

We will continue the learning of Autumn by reading books about Autumn, observing the trees and the different colour/shapes leaves and continue with more crafts. We have already had a go of leaf rubbings as well. Autumn provides children endless opportunities to learn and explore all of the gifts that nature gives us! Nature is truly a never ending chance for learning and a great tool for fostering children's curiosity. 

Amy Samowitz

ELC Teacher