Learning goal
- To begin to notice some of the features of the changing seasons.
EYFS outcomes
Development matters
Understanding the world
- Explore the natural world around them.
- Describe what they see, hear and feel whilst outside.
- Understand the effect of changing seasons on the natural world around them.
Characteristics of effective learning
- Playing and exploring.
- Active learning.
- Creating and thinking critically.
See Development Matters (non-statutory curriculum guidance).
Support and challenge
Adults can use the opportunity to discuss and/or support with:
- Using vocabulary related to the seasons, as well as the terms spring, summer, autumn and winter.
- Encouraging the children to think about how the changing seasons affect the outdoor environment. For example, in winter, there are no leaves left on the deciduous trees.
- Observe and support the children as they explore.
- Find appropriate opportunities to extend learning, introduce new ideas or model how to do something.
Vocabulary
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autumn
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spring
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summer
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winter
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natural object names (e.g. acorn, leaf, twig, feather, etc.)
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words related to the senses and the seasons (e.g. cold, frosty, hot, sunny, wet, etc.)
