After reading Jane's post on Monday I got to thinking that maybe the reason why we all seemed to be a little delayed with the Autumn theme is because we have still been enjoying pretty good weather for alot longer again this year.

Here in the Jepson house we have managed to collect blackberries on time, been conker hunting and gathered loads before they all disappeared into thin air. We have done Bonfire Night and attended a Beach Party as an alternative to Halloween. But this year we didn't do the tramping through muddy woods collecting all thing suitable for making very gooey Autumn pictures until Monday. We took our plastic bags, wrapped up warm and very carelessly ommitted putting the wellies in the car and went to a sure fire place to collect our nature collage material.

There is something so beautiful about the red, gold leaves hanging on to the trees and so much fun to be had running through the crunchy, crackly ones on the floor.

So I decided to do our Autumn work this week because I think we can finally say our Indian summer is over and winter is well on it's way. So far this week we have written a short essay about Autumn and the girls have had a go at doing Acrostic poems for the first time. Even I had a go and really enjoyed myself. So I thought I would post the girls poems for you to read and maybe it will inspire you all to have a go. Poetry is so good and great fun to write.

Autumn is when leaves fall

Usually cold and windy

Today it is sunny but not warm.

Until spring comes again

Many trees are bare

Now cold is in the air.      By Leah aged 8

Autumn is when leaves fall off trees

Under ground animals sleep

The air is full of care.

Umbrellas blow away

May is far away

November is here.         By Hannah aged 6

Why not have a go. It's great fun.

Deb

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