Mai Lesson

My Fall Wonder Jar

Nature Study · 30 min · Any age · You and your child together

Embark on a creative journey to build a 'Fall Wonder Jar' using natural elements found outdoors. This challenge encourages observation of seasonal changes, artistic expression, and understanding why these shifts occur. Before starting, gather a small collection of fallen leaves, twigs, small acorns, or pinecones from outside. This might take 15-30 minutes.

What your child gets out of it

• Observe and identify natural signs of autumn in their environment.
• Design and create a unique symbolic representation of the fall season.
• Explain the basic concept of seasonal changes and their impact on nature.

What you need

• Clear Jar (or Mason Jar, Glass Container)
• Leaves — Gather small, colorful fallen leaves from outside before the lesson.
• Twigs — Gather small twigs from outside before the lesson.
• Acorns — Gather small acorns from outside before the lesson.
• Pinecones — Gather small pinecones from outside before the lesson.
• Dried Berries — Optional: Gather small dried berries from outside if available and desired.
• Glue — Optional, if you want to fix items in place. (or Craft Glue, School Glue)
• String — Optional, for creative arrangement. (or Yarn, Ribbon, Twine)
• Tape — Optional, if you want to fix items in place. (or Masking Tape, Scotch Tape)
• Glue (optional)
• String (optional)

How it runs

1. Introduction · 5 min
2. Explore & Plan · 8 min
3. Discussion · 6 min
4. Activity · 9 min
5. Summary · 2 min