We’re going on a leaf hunt
As part of our big question, “What is in our world?”, we’ve been noticing how the world around us is changing now that Autumn is here. This week, we’ve been thinking all about these seasonal changes by reading the story “We’re Going on a Leaf Hunt” by Steve Metzger. The children loved the story and it sparked lots of curiosity as we looked at the beautiful colours, falling leaves, and changes in nature happening all around us.
To build on this, we’ve had a busy and exciting week full of hands-on Autumn fun! We threaded real leaves to strengthen our fine motor skills, explored pumpkins, and used autumn colours to paint and draw beautiful artwork. We also looked at the world map to find out where Autumn happens and even set up our own Autumn Kitchen, which was a big hit! The children enjoyed lots of imaginative play while mixing, pouring, and pretending—great for their language and motor skills.
This week in Maths, the children have been discovering patterns in the colours and shapes of autumn. Using natural objects like leaves, acorns, and conkers, they have been creating repeating patterns, helping to develop early mathematical thinking. This hands-on, seasonal approach encourages observation, creativity, and problem-solving, while connecting learning to the beauty of the natural world.
We ended the week on a high with our very own “leaf hunt” in Thompson Park—just like in the story! The children were so excited to search for signs of Autumn. We spotted colourful leaves, bare trees, crunchy paths, and even some hidden nature treasures. The children used fantastic vocabulary to describe what they saw, and they worked brilliantly together as they explored.
It was a lovely way to bring all of our learning to life—connecting everything we’ve been doing in class in a fun, active way. What a brilliant end to our Autumn adventure!
