Weather Activities for Early Years

If your students are starting to observe different components of weather (precipitation, temperature, cloud coverage, etc.) you’ve probably thought about the benefits of recording weather data. Writing and drawing weather observations helps young learners make decisions about what to wear, how to travel from place to place and much more! Teach Starter has created a printable mini-book where students will observe and record the changes in weather from day to day throughout an entire school week.

Each student will have their own mini-book to observe and record weather data in; however it can be done collaboratively as whole group or small group. Students will observe the weather each day of the week and record the temperature, draw a picture, and predict what the following day’s forecast will be. One full page should be completed each day.

Tips for Differentiation + Scaffolding 

In addition to independent student work time, use this worksheet as an activity for:

• Small groups
• Lesson warm-up
• Homework assignment
• Whole-class review (via smartboard)

In the space provided below the area to record temperature, students can also record wind speed for the day using a wind sock or another measuring tool. Also, encouraging students to write in complete sentences rather than one-worded responses.

For students who need additional support, allow them to have the weather words written next to picture cues so they can identify the word with the image and be able to spell the word as they are writing.

Easily Download & Print

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

After printing the pages, cut them in half and staple along the left-hand side to secure.

This resource was created by Lauren Borst, a Teach Starter Collaborator. 

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