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Fall Fun After-School Adventures

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Lesson Plan

Fall Fun After-School Adventures

Engage K–3 students in hands-on fall-themed discussions and crafts to develop creativity, seasonal awareness, and fine motor skills.

Discussing seasonal changes and creating themed crafts helps students connect with nature, practice verbal expression, and refine coordination in a fun, collaborative setting.

Audience

K–3 Students

Time

1 week (1 hour daily)

Approach

Interactive discussions and guided crafts

Materials

Paper, Markers, Toothpicks, Construction Paper, Tissue Paper, Leaf and Pumpkin Coloring Sheets, and Storybooks on Autumn

Step 1

Introduction to Fall Activities

30 mins

  • Gather students and introduce the week's theme of fall fun and learning.
  • Explain the importance of fall: changing daylight, colors, and weather.
  • Discuss how play and creativity help us understand seasons.

Step 2

Daily Fall Activity Rotation

1 hour per day

DayActivityDescription
Day 1Fall Daylight DiscussionDiscuss why days are shorter in fall, observe early sunsets, and share experiences of changing daylight.
Day 2Paper Cactus CraftBuild paper cacti using colored paper and toothpicks. Practice cutting, gluing, and spatial planning.
Day 3Fall Across AmericaExplore how fall looks in different states. Color leaf and pumpkin Coloring Sheets while discussing regional changes.
Day 4Fall Collage CreationCreate a fall collage with construction paper and tissue paper, symbolizing autumn colors and textures.

Step 3

Reflection and Sharing

30 mins

  • Hold circle time for students to share their favorite part of the day’s activity.
  • Ask guiding questions about what they learned and how they felt.
  • Reinforce vocabulary like ‘sunset,’ ‘season,’ and ‘texture.’

Step 4

Closure and Celebration

1 hour

  • Host a mini fall showcase: display cacti, collages, and colored sheets.
  • Read a short autumn story together.
  • Celebrate student efforts with certificates or stickers acknowledging creativity and participation.
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Worksheet

Printable Fall Activity Cards

These cards provide prompts and ideas for various fall-themed activities throughout the week. They can be used to guide students in games, crafts, and projects.




Create a leaf rubbing art piece







Play a fall-themed scavenger hunt







Act out a fall story







Build a scarecrow with blocks







Draw your favorite fall scene




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