Bring the magic of autumn into your classroom with this Fall Changing Leaves 5-Day Thematic Unit! Perfect for Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten, this ready-to-use lesson pack is filled with engaging, hands-on activities that explore the changing seasons, leaf colors, apples, and more. With 47 pages of patterns, printables, and detailed plans, you’ll save prep time while keeping little learners curious, creative, and excited about fall.

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Each day includes a mix of Circle Time, Pre-K learning, Art & Crafts, Math & Science, Music & Movement, and Cooking activities, giving you a full week of thematic, cross-curricular fun.

Day 1: Weathering Seasons

Leaf Walk (outdoor exploration)
Autumn Leaf Catcher (craft)
Why leaves change color (science)
“Crazy Windy Weather” (movement)
Maple Leaf Cookies (cooking)
Fire Drill activity

Day 2: Hug a Tree

Explore types of trees
Foods from a tree (craft)
Tree colors science activity
“Who Has Seen the Wind” (music)
My Cookie Tree (cooking)

Day 3: Color Focus – Orange

Orange color match game
Tissue pumpkin craft
Finger-painting orange (art/science)
Pass the Orange (movement game)
Fruit Dip (cooking)

Day 4: Leaf It Alone

Leaf puzzles
Scarecrow craft
Examining real leaves (science)
“Colors of Autumn” (music)
Leaf Piles snack activity
Field Trip suggestion included

Day 5: Fall Into Fun

Apple exploration & taste test
Fall painting craft
From seed to pie (science & sequencing)
“Criss Cross Applesauce” (movement)
Show & Tell activity

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