The Changing Year
Every year has four seasons. They are summer, fall, winter, and spring. The weather changes with the season. Read about each season below. Which one do you like best?
Summer
Summer is the warmest season. Fruit grows on trees. Kids play outside. Families have picnics. They have fun at the beach.
Fall
In the fall, the weather turns cooler. Leaves change color and fall from the trees. Animals gather
gather
DEB PERRY—GETTY IMAGES
to pick up; to bring together
(verb)
The scouts gathered sticks for a campfire.
food for the winter.
Winter
The coldest months are in winter. Some animals hide in a warm place to sleep. Kids play in the snow.
Spring
In the spring, the weather gets warmer. Plants grow. Baby animals are born. Soon it will be summer.
Did You Know?
As seasons change, many animals migrate. That means they move to other places. They go where there is plenty
plenty
ANGINTARAVICHIAN—GETTY IMAGES
many; a lot
(pronoun)
Our teacher made sure we had plenty of crayons for the art project.
of food and it is safe to raise their young.
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