What are the four seasons of the year?
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The four seasons of the year!
Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons takes us on a delightful 40-minute journey with a concert that represents the seasons that mark our lives each year. This work is an essential part of music history, a compilation of concerts we never tire of hearing, just as we never tire of the seasons, which we long to experience and feel every year. Dear Vivaldi, before listening to your composition, the children would like to know more about the seasons before discovering them in music.
Snow, the sun, the falling leaves, the rain… The changing seasons are fascinating, especially for our little ones who are discovering the world. As they grow, their curiosity awakens a little more each day, leading them to ask us countless questions that sometimes leave us speechless. They might wonder: The seasons of the year are like the chapters of a magical book that tells the story of the world around us. Each season has its own charm and offers us the opportunity to explore and discover new things. Let’s get to know them together!
In this article, we’ll see how to explain the seasons of the year to children aged 3, 5, or even 8 years old.
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I. What are the four seasons of the year and their months?
Spring, summer, autumn, and winter are the four seasons of the year.
How can they be distinguished? For the little ones to recognize and distinguish them, a few simple characteristics can help.
1. Spring
In spring, the temperature softens but remains cool. It’s like a magical awakening after a long winter’s sleep. The days get longer, and the sun shines brighter. It’s the perfect time to go outside and enjoy nature.
Nature is in full bloom, and the trees gradually cover themselves with leaves, creating a beautiful and colorful landscape, and the birds’ songs can be heard.
The spring months are March, April, May, and June.
2. Summer
When summer arrives, the sun shines brightly, and the temperature is warm. Psst, it’s time to bring out the swimsuits and take a dip in the sea or the pool. Summer is a time for fun in the sun and outdoor adventures. The temperatures rise, and school vacations begin.
How about inviting your friends to play in the garden or the park? There’s nothing like a fun treasure hunt with a snack or picnic!
3. Autumn
In autumn, the green leaves turn orange before falling and creating a beautiful orange and yellow landscape. It brings with it a spectacle of colors as the leaves change and fall to the ground. It’s a cozy time to spend indoors and enjoy creative activities.
Why not take advantage of it by going for a walk in the forest? Psst, let’s go, let’s collect the prettiest leaves!
4. Winter
When winter arrives, the temperatures are cold, and snow sometimes appears, covering nature with a beautiful white blanket. It also gives us the opportunity to enjoy activities both indoors and outdoors.
It’s the perfect time to warm up with a fun family game and a good hot chocolate.
The winter months are December, January, February, and March.
How about a little game to learn to recognize spring, summer, autumn, and winter? A free mini-game that can be downloaded so that children aged 3 to 7 can guess which image is correct.
II. Why do the seasons occur?
Between the rain, cold, and sun, we wonder why the weather changes at different times of the year. Do you know what causes these changes?
These climate changes are explained by the fact that the Earth revolves around the sun.
Since the sun cannot illuminate and warm the entire surface of the Earth at the same time, temperatures and light levels vary from one area of the Earth to another. Thus, these seasonal changes occur due to the tilt of the Earth’s axis.
Learn Bright explains in a short video how the seasons of the year occur, perfect for our little ones.
III. When do the four seasons begin?
The arrival of Santa Claus in the snow, vacations at the beach, or the start of the school year… When do spring, summer, autumn, and winter begin?
The seasons last about 3 months, but what are the dates for the 2024 seasons? This little chart shows the dates for each season.
IV. What could be better than learning while playing?
Invite them to discover the fruits and vegetables of the year with a free guessing game or test their knowledge by coloring, drawing, or playing. Ideal for distinguishing the fruits and vegetables of each season!
1. Coloring
Is snow from winter or autumn? Get out the colored pencils and start coloring the four seasons.
Ask the children to draw a little picture for fun and see if they’ve remembered the characteristics of each season. Get your colored pencils ready! 😉
2. All in one picture
3. All in the music
There’s nothing like a little song to learn. Psst, dear parents, be careful, you might have the song stuck in your head all day! That’s a sign of a successful lesson, isn’t it?
4. Guessing game
Games4esl shares a short video where she invites the little ones to guess the the weather. Will they be able to recognize the correct weather?
5. Educational resources
The Twinkl website provides educational resources adapted for second-cycle students and primary education (children aged 6-12). Ideal for learning through games and crafts.
And yes, learning through games has proven effective because children develop their skills and knowledge while having fun. Learning is less boring because they feel like they’re playing. Thus, the multiple benefits of play favor the child’s development.
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V. Finally, how do you say the seasons of the year in Spanish & French?
As Spanish is the second most spoken native language in the world, our little ones will have to learn it. Spanish-speaking culture is now introduced to children from the first grade. Indeed, at this age, their memory capacities are more developed due to their attentive hearing and thirst for discovery in full awakening.
Therefore, you can start teaching them a few words from the age of 3 (how to say hello/goodbye, thank you/please, counting to 10, some colors…).
From ages 6 to 8, once the native language is established, you can introduce more advanced Spanish lessons to take advantage of this prime learning period. Now, let’s get back to our main topic! 😉 Knowing the vocabulary will be essential for the kids.
The seasons of the year in English! Here are the four little English words to remember:
We hope you find the answers to your little ones’ questions to satisfy their growing curiosity, which continues to awaken every day. They will learn many things about the seasons of the year, such as their names, when they begin and end, and how to say them in Spanish or French, through small games, videos, and coloring activities. Do you have any ideas for educational topics you’d like to see on our blog? Leave us a comment. 😉
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