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Fall in Western Mass is when nature literally takes center stage; a destination visitors outside the area flock to because of the gorgeous dynamism of the season. The trees and their changing foliage are great connectors for kids (in a sense they connect to themselves!) to the outdoors and their sense of place. In this change lies a wonderful community-based educational opportunities tied to art and science. Read on to see how you can get your kid hooked on fall by collecting, creating and learning in their own backyards!
Don’t let the change of seasons happen without engaging your kids/students with the new exterior design that Mother Nature provides! Collectig leaves, creating land art and using them in arts & crafts can alert children to their surrounding natural environment while stimulating self directed learning! Leaf collecting also provides opportunity for some math, science, and social studies learning, too…
In addition to bountiful harvests, autumn brings with a dramatic change in the color scheme of the local landscape. Leaf peeping is a favorite activity of folks from out of state – and for good reason! Make time to get outside as a family this fall and explore the brilliant red, orange, and yellow that the woods have to offer. The best leaf peeping excursions are ones that include not only woods walking but a view from a high place. We recommend…
Fall in Western Mass is when nature literally takes center stage; a destination visitors outside the area flock to because of the gorgeous dynamism of the season. The trees and their changing foliage are great connectors for kids (in a sense they connect to themselves!) to the outdoors and their sense of place. In this change lies a wonderful community-based educational opportunities tied to art and science. Read on to see how you can get your kid hooked on fall by collecting, creating and learning in their own backyards!
Don’t let the change of seasons happen without engaging your kids/students with the new exterior design that Mother Nature provides! Collectig leaves, creating land art and using them in arts & crafts can alert children to their surrounding natural environment while stimulating self directed learning! Leaf collecting also provides opportunity for some math, science, and social studies learning, too…
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