Teaching Kids About Seasons at Amore Prime School
Teaching kids about seasons at Amore Prime School Kindergarten is a magical adventure! Children learn best through play, so the kindergarten teachers at Amore Prime School incorporate colorful pictures, hands-on activities, and outdoor exploration to help students understand how the world changes throughout the year. We engage our students’ senses and curiosity, allowing them to recognize seasonal patterns in a fun and meaningful way.
While toddlers may not fully grasp the scientific reasons behind the seasons, they quickly notice changes in weather, clothing, and nature. Using simple language, engaging visuals, and relatable examples helps them connect these changes to their daily lives. Through interactive activities like sensory bins, dress-up games, and arts and crafts, our students experience each season in an exciting and memorable way.
For sensory play, we fill containers with items representing different times of the year—such as snow-like jello for winter—so toddlers can explore the textures and colors of each season. This hands-on approach makes learning both fun and interactive.
Dress-up games allow children to try on seasonal clothing, such as raincoats for spring, swimsuits for summer, scarves for fall, and jackets for winter, helping them associate different outfits with various weather conditions. This activity enables kids to connect their everyday experiences to the changing seasons.
Fingerpainting leaves on trees to represent spring, summer, fall, and winter not only reinforces the concept of seasons but also encourages self-expression and fine motor skill development.
Understanding the rhythm of the seasons is a joyful journey of discovery at Amore Prime School Kindergarten!
Ms. Irene Aranding, OM, GMT, BScPT
APS-Kindergarten