The Changing Seasons: A Freddie the Leaf Craft and lesson plan An autumn lesson about change, growing, and letting go There is something magical about autumn, life around us feels to suddenly change as leaves drift down to the ground, where they slowly become part of the earth again. For little ones, these changes offer an opportunity to explore the natural world while beginning to understand a bigger idea: change is a natural part of life. Today, we're pairing a beloved children's book with a simple nature craft using found leaves at different stages of their seasonal journey. It's an invitation to slow down, take a closer look at the world around us, and discover that every stage has something to teach us. Our Book Recommendation: Freddie the Leaf Freddie the Leaf by Leo Buscaglia tells the story of a leaf named Freddie and his fellow leaves as they grow on a tree, experience the changing seasons, and eventually fall to the ground. Through Freddie's journey, childr...
