Signs and sayings about autumn. Signs of autumn. How to understand the world around us. Signs of inanimate nature

Autumn has its own signs. Which ones? Interesting? Let's study the signs of autumn for children - in pictures, poems and cartoons.

We will find out what periods autumn is divided into, what kind of heating is in a hedgehog’s house, why trees turn yellow, which birds consider our region warm, watch interesting cartoons on the theme of autumn, and much more interesting things!

Signs early autumn: September

1. First yellow leaves

Early Autumn looks like Summer! Just as sunny, warm, green! Only here and there in the foliage, yellow leaves begin to appear, like sunbeams - this is Autumn trying out its brush.

The mornings are piercingly cold.
It's autumn, and already in earnest.
But there is no need to worry about that,
So said the September apricot.
This is how cicadas sing on a warm evening,
After all, like in summer, the night is shorter than the day.
The rains are in no hurry to meet us,
Just like the birds are catching up with summer.
Summer did not close, like doors,
Behind you is a distant horizon.
And believe me, all is not lost yet,
It's not time to spread your umbrella yet.
In September, like a summer lover,
Because he waves a branch at me
Apricot, summer green,
All playing in the solar fire.

2. Autumn fruit harvest

In September, apples, grapes, and pears ripen - a generous harvest - a tasty and bright sign of autumn!

3. Chestnuts, acorns, nuts!

Inedible, but no less interesting things – chestnuts, for example – also ripen.

And acorns, and rowan, and... pine cones! It’s great to make a variety of crafts from all these autumn gifts: acorns, rowan beads. And nuts can be used both for food (very healthy, by the way!) and for crafts.

Signs of Golden Autumn: October

The amber world - sun and leaves,
And the soul is filled with amber.
In the sky, on the ground, in the trees -
It's like we're living in a wonderful fairy tale!

4. Golden autumn

The most beautiful autumn time! All courtyards, parks and squares turn into fabulous Golden Lands. That's when you need to run outside with a camera and the whole family rustle, wander, and roll in the fragrant heaps of sunshine! Organize photo shoots and play games!

You can keep a weather calendar and record your observations of nature there. If you look closely, every day the tree on the way home becomes more and more yellow. You stand under a tree on a cloudy morning and it turns into a sunny one! I’ll tell you a secret that, probably, then the leaves turn yellow - with such amazing luminous trees, we will still be sunny on gloomy autumn days!

And here it is scientific explanation why trees turn yellow and shed their leaves is very accessible and fascinatingly told, even small children will understand it, and even adults will find it interesting!

Not only for the children, but also for me, the information about red, orange, and yellow coloring pigments in foliage turned out to be new and very interesting.

Look - from multi-colored autumn leaves you can make a rainbow!

Please note that the trees do not all turn yellow at once, they change color one by one. The first are those who woke up first in the spring. And those whose leaves bloom late remain stubbornly green the longest. Just like “owls” and “larks”, they also exist among the trees.

Autumn boat in cozy grayness
Guides with a silent oar,
Only the tree glows festively
Behind the cold autumn glass.
Still turning green stubbornly,
Only this maple didn’t want to wait:
Blazed like the sun, but early
He flew south like a Firebird.

Here's another sign of Autumn - birds fly away to warmer regions. Do you remember how all summer, from dawn to dusk, swift swallows swarmed over the courtyards?

A. Fet
The swallows have disappeared
And yesterday dawned
All the rooks were flying
Yes, like a network, they flashed
Over that mountain...

Now these nice birds are on their way to southern seas, and they will return in the spring, on the first warm days. Find out with your kids which other birds are migratory, and which ones stay with us? (migratory - swallows, nightingales, storks, cranes, rooks. Sedentary - sparrows, crows, pigeons, tits).

5. Migratory birds

But bullfinches, on the contrary, fly to us from their northern regions! We have warm bullfinch lands. It’s very cool in winter to see these cute birds with their breasts as bright as lights among the snowy branches!

A very nice sign of Autumn is a round titmouse, like a yellow bun, that has flown in to check out what’s going on in those places where it was treated to seeds last winter. At the tits excellent memory. And when it starts to get colder, they fly out from the forests where they spent the whole summer - for reconnaissance. Wait a moment, titmice! The first snow will be coming soon, and we will definitely hang a feeder on the balcony to make your winter more fun.

6. Animals are preparing for winter

An interesting sign of autumn, which is difficult to see in the city, but can be seen in the park or in the forest - how all kinds of living creatures prepare for winter. Hedgehogs carry fallen leaves on needles into their nests. Do you think they are making a bed? Nope. This is their heating system! The leaves blow and give off heat, this is how the hedgehog has such an interesting battery.

Squirrels store food for the winter: they string mushrooms on branches, bury acorns and cones. And squirrels have an excellent memory, no worse than that of tits - the squirrel easily finds its closets under the snow in the middle of winter.

Well, let’s remember with the kids: who sleeps in winter, who doesn’t sleep? (Bears, hedgehogs, fish, frogs, insects, Moomintrolls sleep; squirrels, hares, wolves, foxes do not sleep).

7. Leaf fall

The trees are showing off in sunny, fiery outfits, and the leaves are beginning to fall. It’s an amazing, magical time when it’s so great to wander under the trees in heaps of foliage, to catch a leaf that has unexpectedly fallen from a branch, like a summer meteor shower - what if it lands right in your hands? And make wishes!

You can collect chic bouquets of leaves, admire them, make them or!

For some reason we dreamed of summer,
Even though it’s already autumn in reality,
And all night the wind shook the trees,
Picking off wet leaves.
The sunny maples have thinned out,
You can see the blue through the crowns.
And the trees stand in surprise,
And they drop the gold into the grass.
Maybe they also dreamed of summer...
Only really - autumn is real
Scatters generously, like coins,
Golden feet of foliage.

Another sign of Autumn is a surprisingly blue, high sky, even bluer and higher than in summer.

Signs of Late Autumn: November

So the leaves have flown, it’s not for nothing that in Ukrainian the third month of autumn is called Listopad. Trees dream of summer, and to make it more comfortable for them to doze with bare branches, in the morning they are enveloped in thick autumn fog.

Sometimes the fog turns into a light drizzle, or even rain. The belated, most persistent leaves float in the puddles like little boats. And you must admit, autumn rain and fog are good and pleasant in their own way. This is a time of aromatic teas and hot chocolate, beautiful poetry and music, cozy evenings and philosophical reflections. By the way, you can philosophize with 4-5 year olds. You'll see, they will surprise you with their reasoning.

Soon the rain will give way to the first snow, and one November morning the world will become white, fresh and surprisingly new. And it’s not far there New Year! But this will be a new story.

What signs of Autumn can you name?

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Autumn is perhaps the most mysterious and romantic time of the year, it’s not for nothing that poets and artists different eras dedicated their numerous works to this golden age. Only autumn first gives a person a harvest, and then plunges all nature into sleep. The folk calendar is full a huge amount autumn, which were based on observations of natural patterns and their connections with certain events. Centuries ago, when people were not yet familiar with science, only signs and beliefs, which our ancestors completely trusted, could predict and explain certain phenomena.

Folk signs autumn could tell in detail about the upcoming weather, what winter and spring would be like, whether next year would bring good harvest or not.

Many people to this day predict the weather based only on ancient beliefs. Let's try to find out exactly what signs of autumn can most accurately tell us about upcoming weather changes.

What do the signs of early autumn mean?

As everyone knows, according to the calendar, this time of year begins on September 1, and the first signs of autumn are associated with the fall of leaves and the flight of birds. So, if the leaves begin to fall early, then winter will not be long in coming. Severe cold and harsh winter promised fast and late leaf fall.

If at the end of September the aspen and birch trees have lost all their leaves, then the coming year will be fertile. But if an apple tree blooms in the fall, then the omen does not bode well, because this foreshadows the imminent death of a person whose house is located not far from this tree.

Migratory birds fly high, so expect great weather. And if at this time of year birds fly close to the ground, it will be cold.

Weather signs in autumn

The following beliefs can warn about rainy days:

1. The acorns have developed a thick skin, which means that severe cold snaps are coming.
2. The leaves on the birch have turned yellow - frost is approaching.
3. If stars twinkle in the sky in November, the weather will sharply worsen and the wind will increase.
4. If there are a lot of berries on the rowan tree, autumn will be very rainy.
5. In September there will be low clouds - there will be prolonged rains and cold.
6. If you see a flying swan, it means snow, and a flying goose means rain.
7. After sunset, a large white cloud appears - severe bad weather will come for several weeks.

Good weather can be predicted by the following signs:

1. If it is sunset, then autumn will not be rainy.
2. Early in the morning the sky is clear, without clouds - the coming days will be sunny and dry.
3. In October in the sky bright stars– wait for a sunny and warm day.
4. If thunder rumbles in September, then autumn promises to be long and warm.
5. Frost at this time of year predicts the onset of warm sunny days.

Folk signs of autumn, foreshadowing a warm winter:

1. Until the leaves fall from the cherry tree, snow will not fall and frost will not break out.
2. At the end of autumn, mosquitoes appeared, which means that the winter will be mild.
3. Chickens begin to molt early - the winter is expected to be warm.
4. If on the morning of the holiday of the Winter Matrona (November 9) heavy fog– then it will be warm in December.

Folk signs of autumn, foreshadowing a harsh winter:

To believe or not in folk signs is a personal matter for everyone. Beliefs exist because people have observed and noted certain patterns in nature, in the behavior of animals, etc. for centuries. It is worth remembering that nothing happens for nothing, and if, after thousands of years, signs have reached our days, it means that they still contributed contribution to human life.

Now it's time for the golden one again autumn period, when the planet slowly sheds the burden of emotions accumulated over the spring-summer period and prepares for the upcoming winter renewal, and smart people, who know how to correctly interpret the folk signs of autumn, try not to miss the signs given by nature in order to use them to their advantage. Let's not lag behind the majority, because the observations of our ancestors are truly unique and largely confirm their correctness.

What does autumn warn about?

The mysterious time of transformation of nature, sung by the classics of poetry and prose, reveals its secrets through various widespread changes, which everyone is able to notice, but only a few use this gift.

Folk signs about autumn that have reached our contemporaries can be divided into the following groups:

• classification will be based on months;
• beliefs based on animal behavior;
• signs based on change climatic conditions, temperature;
• interpretation of precipitation (type, frequency, amount) and associated phenomena;
• weather features on folk and Orthodox holidays;
• signs of significant days for a person (birth, wedding, name day, death).

Based on various signs of the surrounding nature, you can understand what it will be like. current time the year that the coming winter will bring will be fruitful next year or not, and even determine what awaits you personally in the near, and perhaps distant, future.

September

• The September day is fine, but the morning is bad.
• In September the forest thins out, the bird's voice weakens.
• September birds in long journey drives
• The September nights are windy and the days are gentle.
• Dry and warm September- for the long autumn.
• In Indian summer there is a lot of grass in the swamps - autumn will delight you with clear weather, and winter will disappoint you with cold.

October

• Thunder in October means a snowless, short winter.
• The October day is divided into two: in the morning - autumn, and in the afternoon - cold winter.
• If the moon is visible in a circle in October, it means a dry summer.
• Overnight, October rains and snows.
• In October - goodbye to the sun, warm stove - welcome!
• Whatever date of October will be marked by warming, by that date the spring of April will appear.

November

• The struggle between autumn and winter can be seen in November.
• November can surprise you with dawn and twilight during the daytime.
• The November morning is met with rain, and the evening with snowdrifts.
• November snow promises a year of grain.
• The sun smiles through the rain and snowflakes in November.
• Those who don’t mind the November frost will bravely face December without freezing.
• November is the forged gate of winter.
• November nights are black until the first snow.

With the onset of autumn days, representatives of the fauna begin to behave differently than in summer, and much can be learned from the peculiarities of their habits.

Signs of autumn:

• The ants have built large anthills - a fierce, icy winter is expected.
• The cat hides its muzzle in the warmth - it smells the cold winter with its nose.
• IN late autumn mosquitoes fly - it will be warm in winter.
• A flock of cranes is flying high and cooing - the autumn is warm and soft.
• Geese in warmer climes gathered - wait for the rains, the swans fly away - winter is on the doorstep.
• The chickens started molting early - the winter will bring warm weather.
• Squirrels stock up on nuts for future use - the frosty winter period will drag on for a long time.
• The hare's coat has turned white - the cold weather is about to arrive.
• During the cold winter hut, moles drag straw into their holes.
• If you find a mouse brood in the flax, heavy snow will fall in winter.
• Mice dig holes on the warm side - expect cold and frost from winter.
• The bees sealed the evidence with wax before the fall - an early cold snap is expected; if the evidence remains open, there is no need to fear severe frosts.

Basically, based on the characteristics of the weather, they determine what autumn itself will be like, and what winter will bring to people.

Signs about autumn:

• September thunder - for a calm, dry autumn.
• Rare clouds - for a clear but cold day.
• Red sunset at the beginning of autumn - there will be little rain.
• Warm, dry autumn – long, frosty winter.
• A large bright cloud in the sky after sunset - expect long, lingering bad weather.
• In the early morning the sky is clear and cloudless - the following days will be light, without precipitation.
• After a cloudy day, definitely clear weather they will come.
• Cobwebs are flying in the air - Indian summer has arrived.
• Bright stars dotted the sky. The next day is expected to be clear and fine.

If you watch surrounding nature, you can understand how the weather ahead will surprise you:

• The leaves began to fall early - winter will soon make itself felt.
• A good wheat harvest foreshadows a cold winter.
• The birch trees began to turn yellow unusually - from the top - they won’t feast for long in the winter, spring will be early.
• Rowan berries hang on the tree in thick clusters - it will be a rainy, damp autumn.
• Winter will not set in until the last leaf falls from the cherry tree.
• There are a lot of nuts, and mushrooms are hard to find during the snowy, frosty winter.
• Oak acorns have a thick skin -.
• If the leaves quickly fall from the trees, the winter will be harsh, frosty, but with little snow.
• And if the leaf, although yellow, is in no hurry to fall, winter will not come for a long time.

Watch how the leaves fall from the aspen: they lie with the light side up - icy the winter is coming, on the contrary, soft; and this way and that - different weather will replace one another.

Precipitation in autumn time are often unexpected and abundant. Of course, rain happens more often than snow or hail, but such phenomena also happen, and the more unusual they are, the more clearly we can imagine the picture of the future that nature draws for us.

• The morning rain is short, and the afternoon rain is long.
• Frost in autumn sometimes means clear, dry weather.
• Daytime snow does not lie for long; only nighttime snow can be considered the first serious harbinger of winter.
• After the first frosts and ice, rain will once again fall on the ground.
• In the morning, the trees are covered in frost - it means frost, there is fog outside the window - a thaw will come.
• Snow fell early in the fall - spring will replace winter earlier than usual.

There are also certain autumn days, when significant events in nature:

• on September 6 - there will be a rich harvest next year;
• on September 9 (Samson's day) - rain will come again in seven weeks (weeks);
• on October 8 (Sergius Day) the first snow began to fall - on November 21 (Mikhailov Day) winter will come;
• on October 9 there will be rain and snow - there will be strong thaws in January;
• on November 25, rain or snow will pass, the cold will recede until December 4 (Introduction).

Full-fledged folk calendar describes in detail the signs that should be taken into account according to each day. Let's try to highlight the main dates, and at the same time remember what holidays are celebrated during this period.

The Orthodox Church celebrates the following dates in the fall:

• September 8 (21) – Birth Holy Mother of God. The bees are removed, the Most Pure One is greeted with loaves of bread and jelly.
• September 14 (27) – Exaltation of the Holy Cross. Legend says it’s time to take off your caftan and put on your sheepskin coat.
• October 1 (14) – Intercession Day. Determine what kind of wind is blowing:
• eastern - to frosty winter; southern - warm; western - to snowy; northern - cold, windy.
• October 22 (November 4) - honoring the icon of the Mother of God of Kazan. Rain portends for Kazanskaya early winter. Getting married on this day means finding family happiness.
• November 15 (November 28) - the beginning of Lent (Rozhdestvensky). If the snow falls in a thick ball, it will lie until the spring flood.

In addition, there is also the folk calendar of the ancient Slavs, in which each date contains a certain sign. For example, people celebrated the arrival of golden autumn three times in September:

On September 14, on Simeon the Summer Conductor, the first Osenins took place. This day is credited with starting Indian summer. People thanked mother earth for harvested. And the men carried out the sacrament of renewing the fire: they burned bonfires and spread the blessed flame into the houses, where the owners fumigate their homes, livestock, barns and prayed for the preservation of their home from disasters.

September 21 - in parallel with the Nativity of Mother Theotokos, the Slavs celebrated the second Autumn. Beliefs said that every summer comes to an end. In addition, the 21st day of September is a period autumn equinox. Women prayed to the Mother of God, old men taught wisdom to young lovers, and harvest festivals were held everywhere.

It is from this moment on ancient legends, creeping reptiles (snakes) and flying birds went to the blessed country - Iriy (aka paradise), and through them people could convey news to the dead.

It was also common practice to organize cabbage parties - to chop cabbage and store it for the winter.

And in October, with the Feast of the Intercession, weddings began. After all, it’s good to go for a walk when the heat has already gone, but the cold has not yet set in, the harvest has been harvested. But many impatient couples did not wait until October, and wedding celebrations began to boom everywhere from the beginning of autumn.

According to popular belief, what does a wedding celebrated in autumn promise? The signs are as follows:

• A wedding in September means a calm, measured married life.
• Wedding in October - hard life, with many obstacles that love will overcome.
• - the family will not know poverty and hunger, there will always be prosperity in the house.

You should also pay attention to the weather on the day of the ceremony:

• Clear weather gave way to sudden rain - wealth awaits the newlyweds.
• A storm or thunderstorm overtook the newlyweds at the wedding - misfortune will happen soon.
• A strong frost has arrived on this special day - the first-born will be a boy, strong and healthy.
• The winds blow at the wedding - the inconstancy of one of the couple, a volatile relationship.
• The snow has fallen and glistens in the sun - the family’s life will be independent and prosperous.

What about horror stories? Our ancestors couldn’t do without terrible predictions! Here's what scares people's beliefs:

• An apple tree blossomed in the garden in autumn - imminent death is waiting for someone from the household.
• The summer rain is falling (at the same time the sun is shining) - the drowned man will soon be found.
• Any flower that blooms in autumn portends a young death, only if its color is blue, an older person will pass away.

A clear change of all seasons is visible. Each of them is unique and has its own distinctive features. The most striking signs of autumn, winter, spring and summer are reflected in the works of great poets, writers, and artists. In addition, observations of seasonal changes played in nature important role in the organization of human economic activity.

September

September is considered the first month of autumn. It is at this time that changes associated with the life of living and inanimate nature begin to occur. First of all, this concerns a decrease in air temperature, changes in precipitation, and a decrease in clear days. It is no coincidence that in ancient times September was called spring or gloom. Many signs of autumn characterize it exactly this way.

Quotations that were born many centuries ago have survived to this day:

• September is cold, but full;
• thunder in September - for warm autumn;
• cranes fly high, coo loudly - for a good autumn.

For the first autumn month It's time for Indian summer. Many folk signs of autumn are associated with this period. For example, inclement weather that prevails from mid-September to the end of the month will certainly be replaced by a long, dry autumn. A clear Indian summer indicates that the winter will be frosty.

October

Gryaznik, Podzimnik, Svabednik - all these are names of the same month - October. The ancient names reflect the main features of the second autumn month, as well as general signs of autumn. In October, rains become more frequent, snow may fall, and night frosts become regular. It has long been customary to have weddings at this time, because the time of hard agricultural work was ending. In addition, after the harvest it was not difficult to organize a festive feast.

There were beliefs among the people that had to be followed strictly. In order for the cranes to return to their native land, it was necessary to shout out after the flying flock: “The road is on the road!” In the first half of October there was always honey on the table. At the end of the month, it was recommended to hang all clothes out in the morning frost to get rid of evil spirits.

There are signs of autumn that any modern person knows about. For example, a flying cobweb in early October indicates that cold weather will not come soon. October 4th will indicate what the weather will be like for another four weeks.

November

Jelly, half-winter, chestnut, leaf fall. This is what the ancestors called the last month of autumn. Dark nights- its main feature. But after the first snow, which covers the ground in November, it becomes lighter at night.

A large amount of snow fell in last month autumn, allows us to hope for a good harvest next year. The appearance of mosquitoes in November indicates what is to come warm winter. Frosts will linger if the last leaves fall from the trees slowly.

In November, both nature and people prepare for the arrival of winter. Therefore, many signs of November indicate what the coming time of year will be like. Knowing the signs and knowing how to use them helps people adapt to natural conditions, feel more secure. It is for this reason that familiarity with the basic signs related to different times years, should occur in childhood.

Signs of autumn for preschool children

Seeing the distinctive features of each season is a very important skill that a child should master before going to school. Getting to know the signs of a particular season occurs on a practical level during walks in the forest, park, square, or near a pond. Even simply observing nature from the window of your room can teach a child a lot.

Autumn is a bright time of year. Its signs cannot go unnoticed by the child. Children usually themselves begin to ask questions about the changing color of the leaves on the trees; they are amazed by the thick fogs and the farewell cries of birds. It is important for an adult to support the child in conversations, give him the opportunity to reason and provide him with new knowledge.

Walking through the park and watching squirrels, you can mention that a large number of squirrel pantries with rich supplies may indicate a harsh winter. This is also evidenced by a good harvest of rowan berries. By the leaves on a birch tree you can learn about the timing of the approaching cold weather. If they turn yellow below, frost will not come for a long time. If the crown of birch trees begins to turn yellow at the top, the approach of the cold season is just around the corner.
Regular conversations with your child about the signs of autumn will lead to the fact that he will gradually develop a cognitive interest; he himself will easily notice the main changes occurring in nature.

Phenological observations

Children begin to conduct systematic observations of changes in nature associated with the changing seasons while studying at school. This is required by the requirements of the program in the subject “The Environment,” which is included in the list of compulsory disciplines.

As a result of studying individual topics, children will learn that the nature of the work of residents rural areas depends on the season. The signs of winter, spring, and summer are listed by children without any difficulty, as are the signs of autumn. 2nd grade is the stage of learning when students begin to keep diaries of nature observations. The folk signs that were discussed in the lessons must be observed, if possible, and made sure that the conclusions made by the ancestors are correct. Systematic work in this direction is not only interesting, but also useful for the child for further study of nature.

With the onset of autumn, take a walk with your child in a park or forest edge, observe together the signs of autumn in nature, and analyze the changes that have occurred with the arrival of the new season. All this will help the child better understand the seasons and the characteristics of each of them.

In this article we will talk about autumn signs for children, as well as ancient traditions associated with the appearance of the first signs of autumn and autumn church holidays.

Autumn traditions and holidays

Autumn is usually divided into several periods-subseasons: September – the beginning of autumn, October – deep autumn, November – pre-winter. From a scientific point of view (astronomical autumn), the change of season occurs on September 22, the day of the autumnal equinox.

Majority church holidays Autumn is somehow associated with harvesting. For example, on September 13 (Kuprianov's day) root crops were dug up, on October 7 (the day of Thekla the Zarevnitsa) they threshed bread, on October 8 (Sergius) they cut down cabbage.

With the onset of persistent cold weather, work in the garden and vegetable garden is suspended, which means there is more free time. This is partly why autumn is a traditional wedding season.

Signs of autumn for children

They call it a sign hallmark any process or phenomenon. Centuries-old folk observations allowed us to identify the following autumn signs:

• squirrels collect a lot of nuts - for a cold and long winter;
• if the cranes fly high and slowly, calling to each other, the autumn will be soft and long;
• big harvest of rowan - to severe frosts in winter;
• the cat hides its face - in the cold;
• rare clouds in autumn foreshadow clear and cold weather;
• chickens begin to molt early - the winter will be mild;
• the leaves on the trees are yellow, but do not fall for a long time - there will be no frost for a long time;
• birch turns yellow from below - winter will be late, and if from the top - early;
• cobwebs spreading over plants - for warm weather;
• If late autumn mosquitoes have appeared - the winter will be warm;
• the larger the anthills, the colder the winter will be;
• If thunder is heard in September, autumn will be mild.

Even small children can independently identify such signs of the onset of autumn: yellowed grass and leaves on trees, withered flowers, birds migrating south, weather change (less sun, frequent rains), decreasing day length.

These and other signs of autumn for children will help you make a walk with your child more interesting, exciting and educational. Don't miss the opportunity to breathe in the clear autumn air and bask in the last warm sun rays– collect a collection of leaves, pick rowan trees, go to the forest to pick mushrooms. Years later, both you and your baby will remember these walks with warmth and love.