Hello! My name is Kylie and welcome to The Seasons! Spring, summer, autumn,
and winter are four times of the year when the weather outside is different and we
need to dress differently. Let's get ready to learn about the four seasons.
Depending where you live, this can change. But overall in the United States, there
are four seasons. They each last about three months in March, April, and May we have spring.
In June, July, and August we have summer. In September, October, and November we have
Autumn. And December, January, and February we have winter.
It's sunny, but not too hot. It can rain quite a bit and you need an umbrella.
If you're lucky, you may even get to see a rainbow! What season am I describing?
Did you say spring? Yes- you're correct! In spring, temperatures slowly get warmer and
leaves are starting to appear on the trees. The grass is starting to turn from brown
to green and animals are starting to be seen more and more. You still need a light
jacket or vest because it is cool outside. In springtime, we can see a lot of baby animals.
Many different animals have their babies in the spring. This is so they have lots of time to eat,
grow, and play to get strong before the seasons change and winter starts.
Here are some of the many baby animals that you may see in spring:
Baby bunnies (called kits), baby deer (called fawns), baby birds (called chicks), baby raccoons
(called kits). What is springtime like where you live? What is summer like where you live?
Summer comes after spring. For many people, summer is their favorite time of year.
Warmer temperatures mean you can do many things that you couldn't do
in the other seasons. What things can you think of that you can only do in the summer?
Wow- That is a lot! I can think up a lot of the same activities. In the summer, I like
to go swimming, hiking through the woods, and I love to ride my bicycle in the summer.
The Sun shines more and for us in many parts of the world, we get a lot more sunshine. Longer
days mean you can do more fun activities. Animals are much more active in the summer
because of the warmer temperatures. You may see a lot more animals out than in the other seasons.
What are some things you see in the summer that you may not see in the other seasons?
I can think of these: swimsuits, ice cream, trucks, fireworks and bumblebees.
Autumn is the next season to come after summer. Many people also call autumn, fall.
Can you guess why? Many years ago, people called the time of year 'fall of the leaves'
because this is the time of year when some trees lose their leaves.
I love leaves. You will know this is about to happen when green leaves change colors.
Say these colors with me: yellow, orange, red, and brown. Autumn is a time of year where the Sun
shines less and temperatures get cooler. You need to start wearing a jacket and it may rain more
once again- carry an umbrella just in case.
It's a fun time to still play outside and pick up on different types of leaves that you can find.
Next is winter. Winter means temperatures start to fall and for some places it can
get very, very cold. Brrr! For many people, wintertime brings snow. Do you get snow where
you live? If you do, you know it's a lot of fun to play in, but you must dress properly. When it
gets cold in the winter, wearing layers of warm clothes, heavy coat, gloves, good boots, a hat,
and a scarf are very important. I can think of a lot of fun activities to try in the winter.
If there is snow, you can build a snow creature, or snowman or snowwoman, build a snow fort,
try and catch snowflakes on your tongue, go sledding, skiing or snowboarding, go ice skating.
Can you think of fun activities you would like to do in the winter?
Animals can also be active in the winter, but they may be
harder to see. Some animals even sleep or hibernate all winter in order to save
their energy for spring. Remember, not everyone's seasons are the same. Take a look at this globe.
One-half of the globe, the northern half, has the opposite season as the southern
half. When it is summer in the United States for example, Australia is in winter. When Germany is
in spring, people in Chile have autumn. Not everyone's spring, summer, autumn,
or winter are the same. It all depends on where you live. For example, if you live in a desert,
your summers would be much hotter than if you lived on a mountainside in Alaska.
No matter where you live, it is interesting and exciting to see the seasons changing.
Which season is your favorite? Or do you like them all? To practice what you've
learned, and learn more about weather science and all kinds of fun topics,
play our fun online games and quizzes. Until next time, remember to always be clever.