The Four Seasons
Spring, summer, fall and winter come around again every year.
In spring, flowers bloom and baby animals are born. Summer is warm, with long sunny days. In fall, leaves change color and drop. Winter is cold, and in many places it snows. Then spring comes back again!
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Did you know?
- Summer days have more hours of daylight than winter days.
- When it is summer in the United States, it is winter in Australia.
- Some animals sleep through the winter. This is called hibernation.
- Leaves turn orange and yellow in fall because the green fades away.
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Questions to ask while you read, play or walk.
- What season is it now? How can you tell?
- What is your favorite season and why?
- What do animals do to get ready for winter?
For teachers
What this topic supports:
- NGSS 1-ESS1-2: compare the amount of daylight at different times of year
- NGSS K-ESS2-1: describe weather patterns over time