Spring

1. Spring • This season lasts from March 21to June 21. • This season usually has the mostsevere weather. • New plants begin to appear during this season. • The cycle of life starts.

2. Clothing in Spring • The best kinds of clothes to wearin the spring are: • raincoats • rain boots • long sleeves • pants • light jackets

3. Spring Activities • Make a bee bouquet. • Make a wind chime for outdoors. • Make tie-dyed shoe laces.

4. Vocabulary for Spring • What is spring?It is the transition from winter into summer. • Puddles- a small pool of water, especially rainwater. • Shower- a brief fall of precipitation, such as rain, hail, or sleet. • Kite- a light framework covered with cloth, plastic, or paper, designed to be flown in the wind at the end of a long string. • Rainbow- an arc of colors consisting of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet.

5. Summer • The summer season lasts from June 21to August 21. • Children are out of school during this season. • Fruits, vegetables, and other plants are in full growth.

6. Clothing in Summer • The best kinds of clothes to wear in the summer are: • Shorts • T-shirts • Bathing suits(don’t forget sunscreen!)

7. Summer Activities • Make a fort outside with your friends. • Make a backyard bird feeder.

8. Vocabulary for Summer What is Summer?Summer is the transition from spring to fall. Independence Day- the birthday of the United States of America. Lemonade- a beverage consisting of lemon juice mixed with water and sweetened. June- beginning of summer. Beach- the shore of the sea, or of a lake, which is unwashed by the waves.

9. Fall • This season starts on September 21to December 21. • Deciduous trees shed their leaves. • Leaves will change to a red or brown color before falling. • Plants and flowers begin to die. • The days get shorter and cooler, and the nights become longer.

10. Clothing for Fall • The best kinds of clothes to wear in the fall are: • Pants • Long sleeves • Light jacket • Sweaters

11. Activities for Fall • Make placemats for the dinner table. • Make an apple bag to take with you to the apple orchard. • Stuff a scarecrow.

12. Vocabulary for Fall What is Fall?Fall, also called Autumn, is the transition between summer and winter. Leaves- change their color in the fall. Rake- used to gather fallen leaves. Autumn- the third season of the year. Pumpkins- great for carving and for pies.

13. Winter • This season starts on December 21 and goes through February 21. • The weather is cold, and there is usually snow and ice. • The days are short and the temperature is low. • Most plants are dormant waiting for Spring.

14. Clothing for Winter • The best kinds of clothes to wear in the winter are: • Hats • Gloves • Winter coats • Snow boots • Sweatshirts

15. Winter Activities • Build the world’s coolest snowman! • Make a snowflake out of pasta. • Play outside.

16. Vocabulary for Winter What is Winter?Winter is the last season of the year, and is the transition between fall and spring. Flake- any small or light piece of snow. Ice- water in a frozen or solid state. Precipitation- snow or rain to fall in a given area in a given amount of time. Frost- a light, white covering of dew or water vapor frozen into ice crystals.

17. The Last Flower

18. The Four Seasons Poemby Travis Paul Moulton • All four seasons are special somehow,Spring, Summer, Winter, and Fall,Each having its own temperature,Summer hot, winter cold,Spring and Fall in the middle,Spring has its rain and flowers,Winter has its snow,Fall has the colored leaves,Summer of course has vacation,Making it my favorite. • Taken from www.voicesnet.org