Signs of the Seasons Poems

crayola supplies

Colored Pencils
Twistables®
Glue Sticks
Blunt-Tip Scissors
Construction Paper

household supplies

colored paper

Why

Each new season brings exciting and wondrous changes for children to explore. Get back to nature by combining writing and art.

Steps

1. Pick a season and think about the signs that tell you it is that time of year. For example, spring is rainy with lots of earthworms and budding trees, while summer is filled with fireflies and spiders' silky webs. If possible go outside for inspiration.
2. Write a poem filled with word images of the season on white paper with Crayola® Colored Pencils.
3. Attach your poem to construction paper using a Crayola Glue Stick. Illustrate it by drawing graphic images with Crayola Twistables. Cut them out and glue them around your poem.
4. Publish your poem by reading it and displaying the illustration.

When & Where

"I'm always looking for outdoor activities to inspire the kids' symbolic skills. Thanks!"
- Maude M., home-school parent.

"Many kids need help getting started writing poetry. Signs of the Seasons Poems is perfect."
- Jimmie H., after-school club mentor

Interesting Info

The equinox occurs twice a year when the sun is positioned directly over the equator. Days and nights are the same length during equinox. In the Northern Hemisphere, the equinox on March 20 or 21 starts spring and is called the vernal equinox. The equinox occurring on September 22 or 23 is the beginning of autumn and is called the autumnal equinox. The seasons are reversed in the Southern Hemisphere.

Safety Guidelines

Scissors—ATTENTION: The cutting edges of scissors are sharp and care should be taken whenever cutting or handling. Blunt-tip scissors should be used only by children 4 years and older. Pointed-tip scissors should be used only by children 6 years and older.