Signs of spring
I can describe changes in spring.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The year can be divided into four seasons, each lasting approximately three months.
- The four seasons are winter, spring, summer and autumn.
- The season of spring occurs in March, April and May.
- The first signs of spring are more birdsong, buds on trees, and early flowers such as tulips and daffodils.
- Changes in spring can be described using observation skills.
Common misconception
Pupils may associate different seasons with activities rather than physical characteristics like the weather.
Explanation of changes in nature that occur during spring.
Keywords
Season - Weather is what the conditions are like in a particular place at a particular time. For example, rain, wind or sun.
Spring - Spring is the season that comes after winter and before summer.
Observe - To observe is to look very closely and use other senses too.
Describe - To say or write what someone or something is like.
Change - If something changes it does not stay the same.
Equipment
Card, split pins, colouring pencils or pens, images of seasons, circles 1 and 2 for seasons spinner (see additional materials).
Content guidance
- Exploration of objects
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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