ad | I love celebrating the seasons. I think when the seasons are always such a constant in our lives and something none of us can avoid, it’s nice to work with them rather than against them and embrace what each new season has to offer. I’m also a fan of using the seasons for self care too!
If you’re a teacher, the seasons will definitely play a part in your life and your teaching. With Summers off and time off over Christmas and Easter, the school year really does a wonderful job at marking those special occasions throughout the year.
The seasons can be a great teaching tool and prompt for teachers in their work. And in this post, we’re going to look at some simple ways you can celebrate the seasons in the classroom, if you’re a teacher!
Decorate for the seasons
Instead of just decorating for Valentine’s Day or Christmas, decorate for the whole season instead! Get the whole class involved, making decorations to really embrace whichever season you’re in. As seasons are longer than the holidays within them, this will be a more significant change when the seasons change too.
Grow indoor seasonal vegetables
Vegetables (and fruit) are some of the best markers of the changing of the seasons and I think food is also a great way to teach. If it’s safe to do so in your classroom, perhaps try growing some seasonal veggies. Teach students about them and why they grow at this time of year and allow them to see them grow over time.
Have a “colours of the season” day
If it’s safe and appropriate to do so in your school or classroom, you could adopt a “colours of the seasons” day, where the students can come in wearing one item of seasonal clothing. Perhaps that’s a floral cardigan for Spring or a sun hat for Summer. Encourage them to think about what colours they associate with the seasons, e.g orange for Autumn.
And dress seasonally appropriate
Obviously you’re going to be dressing appropriately as a teacher anyway but your clothing could be another great way to bring the seasons in the classroom. If it’s Spring or Summer, you might want to try wearing teacher dresses or you can find an array of teacher shirts and teacher tees to inspire seasonal outfits.
Take a lesson outdoors
The seasons are best experienced outdoors, so if it’s safe to do so, try taking a lesson outside and prompt curiosity and observation whilst you’re teaching. Allow children to ask questions and be curious about what they’re seeing in regards to the season they’re in. For example, encourage questions about the animals they see or the flowers that are blooming.
Encourage seasonal creativity
Your art and more creative lessons are the perfect time to bring the seasons into the classroom as children love to get creative and this can allow them to have their own take on the season outside! Whether it’s pottery or painting, encourage them to look outside and see what they can use and get inspiration from.
