Looking for a four seasons tree craft that combines nature observation, art and Indigenous learning? This printable resource helps students notice seasonal changes while exploring how land, climate and available resources have shaped the lives and activities of different Indigenous communities.
Students learn that Indigenous Peoples are diverse and that seasonal practices vary among First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities. They then complete a four seasons observation activity and create one tree-art page for each season.
Four Seasons Lesson and Activities
The resource includes:
❈ Indigenous seasons lesson
❈ Examples of relationships between land and seasonal activities
❈ Four seasons observation activity
❈ Nature observation prompts
❈ Four seasons tree craft
❈ One art page for spring
❈ One art page for summer
❈ One art page for fall
❈ One art page for winter
❈ Indigenous art and Métis dot art connection
Four Seasons Observation Activity
Students observe changes in weather, plants, animals and the land throughout the year.
The observation activity encourages them to look closely at their local environment and consider how seasonal changes affect the ways people travel, gather food, work, create and spend time on the land.
Four Seasons Tree Art
After completing the lesson and observations, students create four tree-art pages representing spring, summer, fall and winter.
The pages can be displayed individually, combined into a seasonal booklet or arranged together as a complete four seasons art project.
Perfect For
- Four seasons activities for kids
- Elementary science
- Indigenous education
- Outdoor learning
- Nature observation
- Seasonal changes lessons
- Métis dot art activities
- Art and science integration
- Spring, summer, fall and winter units
- Classroom displays
This four seasons tree craft gives students a creative way to document seasonal changes while learning that Indigenous relationships with the land are diverse, local and connected to specific communities.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The resources provided here are designed to support the teaching of Indigenous cultures, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples. It is important to recognize that these communities are not monolithic; beliefs, traditions, and practices vary greatly from Nation to Nation, and even from community to community. The content shared in these materials reflects my own lived experience and understanding of Indigenous cultures, but it does not encompass the full diversity or richness of these traditions.
I encourage educators to approach these resources with respect, sensitivity, and openness to learning. When possible, please engage with local Indigenous communities or cultural experts to ensure that the information shared is accurate and culturally appropriate for the specific Nations or groups you are teaching about.
These resources are intended to foster understanding and appreciation for Indigenous people.
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