Fall Senses
In the northeastern part of the United States, we are blessed with radical changes in the fall. Along with a drop in temperatures also comes a beautiful display of colors on the trees. Winds and rain then strip the trees of their artwork, and we are then left with the task of raking and burning or disposing of the dead leaves. Although adults may get frustrated at the workload, children are able to use their senses to take in all that autumn has to offer.
If you are fortunate enough to see this transition, use it as an opportunity to help your child learn about their senses. Take the time to let her smell the leaves and then listen to them crunch under her feet. Identify the array of colors on the leaves. Gaze at a fire, listen to it crackle and smell the smoke as leaves are being burned. Feel rough leaves and dry leaves. Use your eyes to search for different shapes of leaves and make leaf rubbings to show off to friends and family. Listen to geese flying overhead. Watch animals such as chipmunks and squirrels get ready for winter because it is just around the corner, and when it comes, winter will bring its own set of changes to explore with your senses.
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Written by BRWI Staff on October 5, 2011
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