Classroom Weather Chart Fun: Predict and Observe!

One of the best ways to get children excited about earth and space sciences is to tie their learning to their lives! Morning meeting weather check-ins are an early years classroom staple. Who will be the chosen weather reporter or meteorologist in your classroom today?

Through this activity, students will make predictions about patterns of observable phenomena such as seasonal change such as temperatures across the seasons, and represent these changes on this calendar display!

How to Prepare and Use a Classroom Weather Chart:

To utilise this resource, prepare the poster and cut outs to be displayed in the classroom. During direct instruction, ask students to observe and describe the weather and conditions present in the outside environment. This could be completed upon entering that day or later as the day develops. 

As a class, students label the day of the week, month, season and uses the picture cards to record the daily weather. Alternatively, one student could be assigned to complete the poster daily or weekly. 

Tips for Differentiation + Scaffolding 

A team of dedicated, experienced educators created this resource to support your weather and seasons lessons and activities. Incorporate this activity into your daily program, or set a homework task for students to report the weather to their families for one week!

If you have a mixture of above and below-level learners, check out these suggestions for keeping students on track with the concepts: 

🆘 Support Struggling Students

Assist your ‘helper of the day’ by providing modelling and support such as offering them vocabulary assistance.

➕ Challenge Fast Finishers

Students who are confidently grasping the concepts of observing and recording seasonal changes may like to start a weather diary in a notebook, and record findings over a number of days, either by drawing or writing their findings. 

Easily Prepare This Seasons and Weather Resource for Your Students

Use the dropdown icon on the Download button to choose between the PDF or Google Slides version of this resource.

Print on cardboard for added durability and longevity. Place all pieces in a folder or large envelope for easy access. As this resource is evergreen, and you’ll use it often, consider laminating the poster and attachments.

This resource was created by Renee Murrant, a teacher in New South Wales and Teach Starter Collaborator. 

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