"Pumpkin Jack" by Will Hubbell 

This book tells the story of a boy who learns about the life cycle of a pumpkin after Halloween. 

We Gather Together: Celebrating the Harvest Season" by Wendy Pfeffer 

An informative and engaging book that introduces children to the concept of harvest festivals around the world 

Week 1: Gratitude and Sharing

• Introduce the concept of harvest and the importance of sharing with others.

• Have a group activity where children collect fallen leaves or pinecones and share them with friends.

Week 2: Harvest Celebration

• Organize a mini harvest celebration with outdoor snacks (e.g., apples, carrots).

• Encourage children to express what they are thankful for.

Week 3: Gardening Fun

• Engage in outdoor gardening activities like planting flower bulbs or harvesting pumpkins (if available).

• Discuss the role of farmers in providing food.

Week 4: Harvest Art

• Create harvest-themed art using natural materials found in outdoor settings (e.g., making leaf prints).

Week 1: Harvest Vocabulary

• Introduce new words related to harvest (e.g., crops, fields, apples) through nature walks.

• Encourage children to identify and name these objects.

Week 2: Storytelling with Natural Props

• Use harvested items (e.g., leaves, acorns) as props for storytelling.

• Encourage children to invent their own harvest stories.

Week 3: Rhyming Harvest Words

• Explore rhyming words related to harvest (e.g., corn, barn, yarn).

• Create a collaborative outdoor harvest rhyme.

Week 4: Outdoor Alphabet Hunt

• Conduct an alphabet scavenger hunt using natural objects related to harvest.

Week 1: Harvest Obstacle Course

• Set up an outdoor obstacle course using hay bales, pumpkin stepping stones, etc.

• Promote physical activities while navigating the course.

Week 2: Apple Rolling

• Engage in a fun apple rolling race outdoors.

• Promote coordination and balance.

Week 3: Harvest Yoga

• Introduce simple yoga poses inspired by harvest (e.g., "picking apples" pose).

• Practice these poses outdoors.

Week 4: Nature Scavenger Hunt

• Conduct a harvest-themed scavenger hunt outdoors, searching for specific items like acorns, fallen leaves, or colorful autumn foliage.

Week 1: Counting Harvest Items

• • Gather harvested items (e.g., apples, pumpkins) for counting activities.

  • Encourage children to count and sort them by size or color.

Week 2: Harvest Patterns

• • Create simple harvest-themed patterns using outdoor materials.

  • Ask children to extend and replicate the patterns.

Week 3: Measuring with Harvest

• • Use harvested items for non-standard measurement activities (e.g., "How many leaves long is this stick?").

  • Explore the concept of weight using harvested produce.

Week 4: Harvest Math Art

• • Combine math and art by creating geometric harvest-themed designs using outdoor items.

Week 1: Harvest Discoveries

• Explore local outdoor spaces to find different crops and plants related to harvest.

• Discuss how different foods grow and their significance.

Week 2: Harvest in Nature

• Observe changes in the natural environment, such as leaves changing colors.

• Discuss the science behind these changes.

Week 3: Harvest Animal Habitats

• Explore outdoor spaces to find evidence of animal activity related to harvest (e.g., squirrel's nests).

• Discuss how animals prepare for winter.

Week 4: Harvest Artifacts

• Collect and study artifacts related to harvest, such as farming tools or baskets.

• Talk about the historical and cultural aspects of harvest.