Seasons: (Young Explorers)
Young Explorers S. Series
What’s inside...
Follow four young explorers as they journey through the changing seasons, discovering the unique beauty and challenges each one brings. From summer adventures to winter wonders, this book invites children to appreciate the natural world around them.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
6-9
Length
24 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What changes did you notice between the different seasons described in the book?
Can you think of any activities we could do together in each season?
How do you think animals and plants are affected by seasonal changes?
Why do you think it's important for us to know about the different seasons?
Which season is your favorite and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to visually imagine each season as they read about them. Ask them to describe what they see, hear, and feel during each season.
Relate the seasonal activities mentioned in the book to real-life experiences your family has had, or plan future activities that align with what’s read.
Discuss the science behind seasons if the child shows curiosity, such as why leaves change color or why some animals hibernate.
Emphasize the impact of seasons on the environment to foster an early awareness and responsibility towards nature conservation.
Celebrate their favorite season in the book by planning a themed day around it, including foods, activities, and crafts that represent that time of year.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Understanding the changing seasons
Explanation: The book explores the characteristics of each season, providing insights into how nature transforms throughout the year.
Real-World Application: Children can better appreciate and observe the environmental changes around them, fostering a deeper connection with nature.
Example Lesson: Importance of adaptability
Explanation: As seasons change, the book shows how animals and plants adapt to different conditions, teaching the need for adaptability.
Real-World Application: Kids learn the importance of adjusting to various situations whether it be weather changes or transitioning between school activities.
Example Lesson: Cycle of life
Explanation: Through the depiction of seasonal cycles, the book introduces the concept of life cycles in a simplified manner.
Real-World Application: Children can understand concepts of growth, change, and renewal in their environment, applying it to life lessons on resilience and transformation.
Example Lesson: Observation skills
Explanation: The book encourages detailed observation of the changes in nature through each season.
Real-World Application: This can enhance children’s observational and analytical skills as they learn to notice subtle differences and patterns in the world around them.