Bite Size Writing Assignment: Colors

When I think of fall, I think of colors. This week have your little darlings write about changing colors of autumn foliage. If you live in town and there aren't a lot of vibrant hues out your windows, visit a park, a lake, a farm, or an apple orchard.

This assignment will engage your child's mind and help them to reflect on the beauty of God's creation.

Before they begin, discuss how nature prepares for sleep. Springtime is new life and summer is a time of green growth and plush, living plants. Fall changes the color of plants, grasses and trees in preparation for winter, when all of the landscape will go to sleep.

Your young writers can take this assignment in many directions. Some ideas are:

• Why do leaves change color in the fall?
• Write a poem about fall colors.
• Why fall is so beautiful.
• Favorite fall colors.

Use your imagination. Inspire young writer to use theirs. Have fun and enjoy the lovely colors of fall!