Fun and Festive Crafts for the Seasons

In summer, the weather is hot, school is out, and people have picnics and barbecues. Readers follow easy step-by-step instructions to create unique crafts as they learn about summer. Readers will discover a Hawaiian myth about the long days of summer and the scientific reason we have a summer season. They'll also read about symbols, holidays, and special events that take place during this fun-filled time of year and get creative.

In winter, snow and ice cover the ground, the days are short, and the nights are long. Readers follow easy step-by-step instructions to create unique crafts as they learn about winter. Readers will discover an Abenaki myth about the cold days of winter and the scientific reason we have a winter season. They'll also read about symbols, holidays, and special events that take place during this frosty time of year and get creative.

In autumn, crops are harvested, leaves change color, and school begins. Readers follow easy step-by-step instructions to create unique crafts as they learn about fall. Readers will discover an ancient Chinese legend about the moon harvest and the scientific reason we have a fall season. They'll also read about symbols, holidays, and special events that take place during this colorful time of year and get creative.

In spring, winter ice melts away, flowers bloom, and animals have babies. Readers follow easy step-by-step instructions to create unique crafts as they learn about spring. Readers will discover the ancient Greek myth about Demeter, goddess of the harvest, and the scientific reason we have a spring season. They'll also read about symbols, holidays, and special events that take place during this fruitful time of year and get creative.