Bringing Fall Fun into Your Health Science Classroom Without Losing Focus

Fall is a favorite season for many teachers—and it can be a turning point for classroom energy. With midterms behind you and holidays ahead, this is the perfect moment to mix rigor with joy.

1. Add Just Enough Seasonal Flair

Themed activities help students reconnect with learning. For example, Pumpkin Patch Patients Vital Signs Case Studies gives students a chance to practice patient assessment and clinical reasoning with a fall twist.

2. Make Math Manageable (and Fun)

By November, students may be mentally tired—so lighten the load with low-stress review. The Falling for Fluids Medical Math Activity is hands-on and festive, while Color by Number Medical Math offers a calming visual way to reinforce accuracy.

3. Bundle Up and Save Time

If you love ready-to-use resources, the Fall Health Science & Nursing 9-Activity Bundle brings all your favorite fall and Thanksgiving lessons together—perfect for those in-between days.

4. Keep It Grounded in Skills

Fall themes work best when they support your standards: assessment, medical math, teamwork, and professionalism. Let students enjoy the theme—but keep the focus on real learning.

Check out Making Review Days Engaging: Fall Edition for more ways to keep things fresh during the mid-semester lull.