I Love the Changing Seasons
#3 of 5 in Do You Love Nature? Series
What’s inside...
Each season brings about wonderful changes. Children will learn about the seasons while enjoying the wonderful rhyming rhythm of the story and the beautiful watercolor illustrations. This book was awarded the 2013 KART Kids Book List Award for its educational content and engaging visuals.
Discussion points
What was your favorite season described in the book, and why?
How do the animals and plants change with the seasons in the story?
Can you think of a fun activity we could do in each season?
How do you feel when the seasons change, and which season makes you the happiest?
If you could create a new season, what would it be like and what would you name it?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to relate personal experiences or memories associated with each season as they appear in the book.
Ask your child to draw a scene from their favorite season as depicted in the book, enhancing their connection with the storyline.
Discuss the importance of each season to the environment, such as how rain in the spring helps plants grow.
Use the changing seasons in the book to plan family activities that correspond with those times of the year, making the book’s content experiential.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Embracing Change
Explanation: Through the narrative of changing seasons, the book teaches children that change is a natural and positive part of life.
Real-World Application: Children learn to adapt to new situations such as moving to a new school or welcoming a new sibling.
Example Lesson: Observation Skills
Explanation: As the characters in the book observe changes in the environment with each season, it encourages children to be more observant of the world around them.
Real-World Application: This can help children in their academic subjects like science, where observation is key, and in everyday life to be more mindful and aware.
Example Lesson: Appreciation of Nature
Explanation: The book details the beauty and uniqueness of each season, fostering a love and appreciation for the natural world.
Real-World Application: Instills environmentally conscious behaviors in children, such as recycling and conserving water.
Example Lesson: Patience
Explanation: Children learn about the slow yet rewarding transition between seasons, reinforcing the value of patience.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children develop patience while waiting for their turn in games or for special occasions like birthdays.