Harvest and Harvest Moon

Harvest and Harvest Moon

Why is it Called the Harvest Moon?

For several evenings, the moonrise comes soon after sunset. This results in an abundance of bright moonlight early in the evening, which was a traditional aide to farmers and crews harvesting their summer-grown crops. Hence, it’s called the “Harvest” Moon!
In 2017, the Harvest Moon will rise on October 5 at 2:40 P.M. EDT

 

READ Books:

By the Light of the Harvest Moon By Harriet Ziefert

Hello Harvest Moon By Ralph Fletcher

Pick a Circle, Gather Squares: A Fall Harvest of Shapes by Felicia Sanzari Chernesky

Strega Nona Harvest By Tomie DePaola (Grades2-4)

Apples, Apples Everywhere!: Learning About Apple Harvests (Autumn)

 by Robin Koontz

The Berenstain Bears' Harvest Festival (Berenstain Bears/Living Lights)

by Mike Berenstain

Harvest Time By Erica L. Shores

Harvests Time: Bringing in the Food By Martha Rustad 

It's Harvest Time By Jean McElroy

We Harvest Apples in the Fall By Rebecca Felix  

P is for Pumpkin: God's Harvest Alphabet By Kathy Jo-Wargin

PLAY/ ACTIVITIES:

 

Harvest Sensory Bin- the seasoned mom.com

Fall Science Center from stayathomeeducator.com

  Fall Harvest Sensory 

I Spy Fall Harvest printable Free  (from dyan and next comes l)

Fall Harvest coloring sheet

Autumn Coloring sheet 

Fall Worksheets from Teacher Pay Teacher  $3.75

Preschool Fall crafts Link

SONGS/MUSIC:

Autumn Winds added 7-29-98 Original Author Unknown Sung to: "Ring around the Rosie"

Autumn Winds begin to blow
Colored leaves fall fast and slow
Whirling Twirling all around
Till at last they touch the ground