Fall and Autumn Matching Game

Match autumn words with the things they describe.

Terms and Definitions

LEAVES
They change color and fall from trees
HARVEST
Gathering of crops at season's end
PUMPKIN
Orange gourd picked in October
ACORN
Nut that can grow into an oak
SWEATER
Knitted top worn when it turns cool
SCARECROW
Straw figure that guards a field
BONFIRE
Large outdoor fire at an autumn gathering
CIDER
Drink pressed from apples
AUTUMN
Season between summer and winter
CHILLY
Cold enough to need a jacket

About Fall and Autumn

Autumn gives students a season they can observe directly. These pairs cover the changes they see outdoors and the traditions that come with cooler weather.

Fall and Autumn Vocabulary

Students match seasonal terms to meanings: ACORN with the nut that can grow into an oak, SCARECROW with the straw figure that guards a field, and HARVEST with the gathering of crops at season's end.

How to Use This Matching Game in Class

Take the class outside first and collect what you find, then play the matching game. Students who have just held a real acorn remember the pair far better than students who have only read the word.

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