Fall Themes

This resource introduces students to seasonal changes and classroom routines through interactive fall-themed activities, building excitement for the new school year. Perfect for 3rd graders in a 45-minute Tier 1 classroom session, this lesson helps students connect to the season while reinforcing routines, collaboration, and reflection.

This engaging 30-minute lesson introduces Kindergarten students to the sights, sounds, and feelings of the fall season. Students will learn about the changes that happen in nature during autumn and connect them to their own experiences. This helps them understand the world around them and develop observational skills. Designed for one session with an entire classroom of Kindergarten students.

Kick off the school year with a harvest-themed icebreaker that connects students to autumn traditions, builds community, and sets a warm classroom tone. This Tier 1 lesson for a 3rd Grade class spans one 30-minute session and includes engaging activities and supports for all learners.

In this lesson, students will explore the beauty of the fall season by creating reflective journals or artwork inspired by autumn themes. This activity encourages mindfulness and a deep appreciation for the changing seasons, promoting tranquility and positive emotional expression. By engaging in this creative process, students will develop their ability to express emotions and thoughts, enhancing their emotional well-being and mindfulness skills.

A delightful 90-minute Halloween/fall-themed lesson for Pre-K students exploring the pumpkin life cycle through hands-on activities, sensory play, and integrated learning centers. Students will engage with science, math, letters, and vocabulary.

In this 15-minute Tier 2 small-group lesson for 2nd graders, students will explore different fall festivals around the world through simple yes/no questions and create a quick autumn-themed craft. This engaging session builds listening comprehension and oral language skills while celebrating cultural traditions.

In this lesson, students will explore how the change in seasons can impact their feelings. Through a creative art project, each student will draw a seasonal tree and write their feelings on the leaves. This activity encourages emotional expression and reflection, helping young students to connect their emotions with environmental changes, fostering self-awareness and emotional intelligence.

Dive into each season’s unique features with a small group, reinforcing observation and descriptive skills. This Tier 2 lesson for a 4th grade small group spans one 30-minute session per season, helping students sharpen descriptive language, pattern recognition, and observational skills.

In this engaging autumn-themed activity, students reflect on emotions or worries they would like to let go of, visualizing them as leaves falling from a tree. By writing down and discussing these feelings, students practice emotional release and learn to embrace change. This lesson is important as it helps students develop emotional awareness and coping strategies, fostering a healthy mindset towards change and letting go.

In this lesson, students will explore the different seasons and how they affect plant life by reading 'The Leaf Man.' They will create a seasonal chart and discuss how plants adapt to each season. This lesson is important as it helps students understand the cyclical nature of seasons and the resilience of plant life.

In this engaging 15-minute group lesson, 2nd graders will celebrate fall by crafting their own mini-apple characters and practicing story sequencing. Through hands-on art and ordering activities, students will build fine motor skills, narrative understanding, and collaborative discussion. This Tier 2 support lesson helps small groups reinforce sequencing skills in a fun, seasonal context.

In this 30-minute, one-session lesson, 7th graders will explore different cultural and natural celebrations that occur throughout the year. Students will learn how seasons influence festivals around the world, fostering appreciation of diversity and seasonal cycles. This Tier 1 lesson builds cultural awareness and connects science concepts with real-world traditions.

In this 4-session, 30-minute-per-session fall-themed lesson, K-3 students will learn safe apple carving techniques, explore creativity, and connect with autumn traditions. This hands-on experience promotes fine motor skills, safety awareness, and artistic expression while building classroom community and celebrating the season.

An immersive discussion and reading unit exploring how different cultures celebrate autumn holidays, building community and curiosity. This lesson is perfect for 7th graders, spans one 60-minute session, and fosters global awareness and empathy through collaborative activities.

A one-on-one academic coaching tool for a 10th-grade student, focusing on setting and achieving short-term goals mapped to the four seasons over four sessions of 20 minutes each. This Tier 3 individualized lesson helps visualize progress, build motivation, and ensure consistent check-ins by aligning goals with real-world seasonal themes.

This lesson helps 7th-grade students start their week mindfully using a fall theme. It teaches simple mindfulness techniques to enhance focus, reduce stress, and promote well-being, adaptable for older teens. This single 30-minute session is designed for a whole classroom setting.

In this 4-session Tier 1 lesson for K-3 students, learners will explore the unique aspects of the fall season in Arizona’s Sonoran Desert. Through discussions and hands-on activities—from examining shorter days to crafting cactus models and creating autumn collages—students will develop observation skills and creative expression while comparing fall across different regions. Each session is 30 minutes.

In this lesson, leaders will create their own fall-themed story stones using paint and markers. They will then use these stones to craft and share stories in small groups. This activity fosters creativity, teamwork, and storytelling skills, making it both engaging and educational.

This lesson introduces kindergarten students to the concept of changing seasons through music. By singing simple songs related to each season and using instruments or body movements, students will enhance their memory and creative expression. This approach helps young learners connect with the natural world and develop an understanding of seasonal changes in a fun and engaging way.

This lesson focuses on engaging leaders in creating October-themed crafts. It will help the participants develop their creativity, fine motor skills, and collaboration as they work together on various projects. This will not only be a fun activity but also foster a sense of community and accomplishment.

In this lesson, students will create a 'Gratitude Tree' by writing down things they are thankful for on paper leaves. This activity encourages students to reflect on positive aspects of their lives and express gratitude, fostering a positive classroom environment. The visual representation of gratitude serves as a reminder of positivity and appreciation throughout the season.

In this lesson, students will create mandalas using fall leaves and other natural materials. This activity encourages mindfulness and artistic expression, fostering relaxation and a deeper connection to the seasonal changes. It helps students develop focus, creativity, and an appreciation for nature.

A back-to-school kickoff lesson for 10th graders, harnessing the excitement of autumn to build community, set personal goals, and reflect on aspirations. This Tier 1, whole-class session lasts 45 minutes and includes engaging activities, journaling, and a meaningful exit ticket to launch a successful school year.

This lesson introduces Pre-K students to the exciting world of colorful fruits and vegetables and explains how different foods grow in different seasons. It's crucial for fostering healthy eating habits and connecting children to where their food comes from. Designed for Pre-K students, this single session lasts 30 minutes.

In this lesson, leaders will explore the beauty of autumn by creating nature mandalas. The session will start with a brief introduction to mandalas and their significance, followed by a nature walk to collect autumn materials. The hands-on activity of creating mandalas will help participants practice mindfulness and unleash their creativity. This lesson is important as it merges art with nature, promoting relaxation, focus, and an appreciation for the environment.

In this lesson, students will engage in a Fall Fashion Design Challenge where they will design outfits inspired by fall themes. They will use sketching and fabric samples to bring their ideas to life, fostering creativity, design thinking, and presentation skills. This lesson is important as it encourages self-expression, enhances artistic skills, and builds confidence in presenting ideas.

In this lesson, students will engage in a guided mindfulness activity centered around the autumn season. They will use sensory experiences to ground themselves and find peace, which helps reduce stress and fosters a calm, focused mind for learning. This lesson is important as it provides students with tools to manage stress and improve their emotional well-being, enhancing their ability to concentrate and learn effectively.

This lesson plan is designed to provide K-3 students with a week of fun and engaging fall-themed after-school activities. By incorporating Game-Based Learning, Project-Based Learning, and Blended Learning strategies, students will have the opportunity to explore, create, and learn in a playful environment. These activities will not only entertain but also help develop social skills, creativity, and problem-solving abilities, making them an essential part of holistic education.

Discover the incredible adaptations animals and plants develop to survive and thrive through changing seasons. This resource highlights biodiversity and ecological resilience. Audience: 5th Grade, 1 session, 75 minutes.

This lesson introduces 7th-grade students to mindfulness practices using a fall theme, helping them develop coping strategies for stress and improve focus. It's designed for small group support, lasting 15 minutes.

In this workshop, club leaders will create their own autumn wreaths using a variety of crafting materials. This activity promotes creativity and can be a great way to relax and bond with fellow leaders. Not only will the leaders have a beautiful wreath to take home, but they'll also gain ideas and skills they can share with the youth at the club.

This lesson engages Pre-K students with simple yoga poses inspired by autumn leaves. Through movements like the 'falling leaf,' students will sway, twist, and balance, promoting body awareness, flexibility, and mindfulness. This activity blends fun with physical exercise, helping young children develop coordination and a sense of calm.

In this lesson, students will create collage artworks that represent their feelings about the current season using elements from nature and recycled materials. This activity encourages creativity and personal reflection, allowing students to express their emotions through art. It helps develop fine motor skills, artistic expression, and emotional awareness.

In this lesson, Pre-K students will explore emotions through storytelling and role-playing with an autumn theme. They'll identify emotions characters might feel in different fall scenarios, enhancing their empathy and emotional vocabulary. This lesson is important as it helps young learners develop emotional awareness and communication skills, which are crucial for their social and emotional development.

In this 3-session lesson series, K-3 students will explore the pumpkin life cycle through engaging storytime, hands-on planting, creative activities, lively discussions, and fun games. By planting pumpkin seeds and following their growth, students will develop scientific observation skills, life-cycle vocabulary, and an appreciation for nature. Perfect for a 30-minute lesson each session.

In this lesson, students will engage in a creative activity where they write about a recent emotion they've felt on paper leaves. These leaves will then be used to collectively create an 'emotion tree'. This visual and collaborative project fosters emotional expression and allows students to understand the shared nature of feelings. It helps students articulate their emotions and recognize that others may feel similarly, promoting empathy and emotional awareness.

In this 30-minute Tier 2 SEL lesson for 2nd graders, students explore and express emotions using a pumpkin theme. This engaging session helps students identify feelings, practice empathy, and build emotion-regulation strategies in a fun, seasonal context.

In this 30–minute Tier 1 classroom lesson, teachers will use a fall-themed picture book to foster social–emotional skills like empathy, self-awareness, and emotional regulation. Through interactive read‐alouds, discussion prompts, and reflection activities, students learn to recognize and articulate their feelings. This lesson equips teachers with all materials needed—lesson plan, slides, script, activities, and exit ticket—for a seamless, engaging experience.

This lesson helps Kindergarteners in small groups explore and practice simple, fall-themed coping skills. It's important because it gives young students tools to manage their emotions in a fun and relatable way, fostering early social-emotional development. This is a 30-minute lesson for small groups of Kindergarten students.

In this lesson, kids will use leaves and pumpkins to create colorful art pieces. They will learn about different leaf shapes and colors and engage in creative expression. This lesson helps children develop their observation skills and creativity, fostering an appreciation for nature.

In this lesson, students will investigate why leaves change color in the fall through a hands-on experiment and a discussion. This lesson helps students understand the scientific processes behind seasonal changes, fostering curiosity and a love for science.

An engaging individual reflection activity for Pre-K students where each child designs a seasonal superhero self-portrait to celebrate their unique strengths and connect back-to-school excitement. This 15-minute Tier 3 lesson fosters self-awareness, creativity, and confidence through art and storytelling.

A dynamic 8-session program to help high school students smoothly transition back to school by building routines, confidence, and social connections. This Tier 1 lesson equips all students with strategies for time management, goal setting, and self-care, ensuring they start the year strong. Each 25-minute session includes collaborative discussions, hands-on activities, and guided scripts for teachers.

This lesson engages young learners in a discussion about how different seasons might affect our feelings. Students will match various weather conditions with emotions and create artworks expressing how they feel in different seasons. This lesson is important as it aids in emotional expression and creativity, helping children understand and articulate their feelings in relation to their environment.

In this lesson, students will create individual pennants with symbols representing their feelings about the holiday season. These pennants will be strung together to form a classroom bunting, visually representing the diverse emotional landscape of the students. This activity encourages self-expression, emotional awareness, and appreciation of diversity in feelings.

In this lesson, students will explore the theme of Thanksgiving by creating their own decorative pumpkins. This activity encourages creativity and self-expression, while also providing an opportunity to discuss the significance of Thanksgiving traditions. The lesson will begin with a video to set the context and inspire ideas, followed by a hands-on crafting session.

In this lesson, students will work together in teams to create a pumpkin-themed project using markers and other materials. This activity is designed to foster teamwork, creativity, and communication among young learners. By collaborating on a shared goal, students will develop important social skills and learn the value of working together.

In this lesson, students will engage in a collaborative art activity to create Thanksgiving-themed pumpkin art. This lesson is important as it encourages creativity, teamwork, and cultural appreciation among young learners.

In this 45-minute lesson, students will learn about different leaf shapes and patterns by creating beautiful prints using real leaves and paint. This activity will help students develop observational skills and foster creativity while introducing them to the diversity of plant life.

In this lesson, students will create a collage using leaves to symbolize their personal growth throughout the school year. This activity encourages self-reflection and helps students recognize their achievements and milestones. By associating different leaf shapes and colors with personal experiences, students will develop a deeper understanding of their growth and accomplishments.

In this lesson, students will create a collage using leaves to symbolize their personal growth throughout the school year. This activity encourages self-reflection and helps students recognize their achievements and milestones. By using natural materials, students will engage in a creative process that fosters both artistic expression and personal development.

In this one-session, 30-minute Tier 1 end-of-year counseling lesson, 3rd graders will reflect on their emotional and academic growth, celebrate successes, and set intentions for summer. This engaging wrap-up helps students recognize their achievements, process feelings about transitioning to 4th grade, and build a positive classroom community.

Designed for upper elementary to high school students, this lesson helps ease anxiety around seasonal transitions and encourages students to view change as an opportunity. Through activities and discussions, students will prepare emotionally for summer, focusing on potential growth and new adventures.

This lesson explores the fascinating science behind why leaves change colors in the fall, covering the biological processes, environmental factors, and tree diversity that lead to vibrant autumn displays. Designed for 30 high school environmental science students, this 120-minute lesson aims to engage lower-level and sometimes unmotivated learners through interactive discussions, a reading, and an outdoor scavenger hunt.

In this engaging Tier 2 group lesson for 2nd graders, students will explore and express emotions through a fun pumpkin-themed activity, strengthening their emotional vocabulary and self-awareness. This 30-minute session helps students identify feelings in themselves and others, supporting social-emotional learning in a playful, seasonal context.

In this lesson, students will learn to associate emotions with different types of leaves found during autumn. They will draw or collect leaves and write on them emotions they have felt recently. This activity helps students express their feelings in a tangible way and encourages sharing within the group, fostering emotional awareness and empathy.

A dynamic lesson that guides teachers in crafting an interactive first-day icebreaker incorporating seasonal themes to build community and excitement. This resource helps teachers foster connections and set a welcoming tone for K–12 students in a 45-minute session.

This lesson introduces toddlers aged 15 months to 2.5 years to the vibrant season of spring. Through sensory exploration and interactive activities, children will discover the sights, sounds, and textures of spring, fostering curiosity and a love for nature. This 30-minute session is designed for a Pre-K classroom, providing a joyful and engaging learning experience.

In this lesson, students will create paper 'ghosts' or other autumnal symbols to express gratitude by writing down things they are thankful for. This activity combines art with gratitude practice, helping students recognize and appreciate the positives in their lives. It encourages creativity and reflection, fostering a positive mindset and emotional well-being.

A fun summer-themed SEL activity designed for small groups of 1st graders to explore and share their emotions using bright beach imagery and playful prompts. This 15-minute session helps students build emotional awareness and communication skills in a joyful, seasonal context.

This lesson introduces Kindergarten students to simple, fall-themed coping skills to help them manage big feelings like sadness, anger, or worry. It's a fun and engaging way to teach emotional regulation, ensuring students develop healthy ways to handle their emotions. This single-session lesson is designed for a whole classroom and lasts 30 minutes.