{"id":45152,"date":"2020-07-17T14:00:49","date_gmt":"2020-07-17T14:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordunited.com\/?p=45152"},"modified":"2021-05-20T11:32:33","modified_gmt":"2021-05-20T11:32:33","slug":"7-weather-activities-for-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wordunited.com\/7-weather-activities-for-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Weather Activities for Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"
Come rain or shine, learning about the weather can be fun! <\/span><\/span>In the video above and blogpost below, you will find a range of learning tips to teach kids about the weather. <\/span><\/span>Plus, each activity supports both school and home learning.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Make learning about the weather extra fun with rainbows! <\/span><\/span>During COVID-19, there has been a worldwide display of crafty rainbows on windows, pavements and roads. <\/span><\/span>When introducing weather to kids, rainbows are a fascinating scientific\u00a0<\/span><\/span>phenomenon<\/span><\/span>, whilst also helping<\/span><\/span> children to develop colour recognition. <\/span><\/span>To create a rainbow as seen in the video above, you will need coloured card, cotton wool balls, a stapler, <\/span><\/span>scissors<\/span><\/span><\/a> and <\/span><\/span>glue<\/span><\/span><\/a>. Carefully cut the <\/span><\/span>card into strips 4cm wide. Each strip will need to be less in length. Stack the st<\/span><\/span>rips and staple at one end, before creating a rainbow shape and stapling the opposite end. Apply glue <\/span><\/span>to each end of the rainbow and affix cotton wool clouds.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Beginning with Early Years resources, little ones can learn about the different types of weather with a <\/span><\/span>Daily Weather Display<\/span><\/span><\/a>. This <\/span><\/span>handy resource <\/span><\/span>helps children to identify the weather in their day-to-day life and can encourage understanding of how the weather relates to the seasons. <\/span><\/span>Moreover, children can learn about the weather with this <\/span><\/span>cute cut and stick <\/span><\/span>Weather Matching Activity<\/span><\/span><\/a>. The <\/span><\/span>charming illustrations and colourful design of this resource will capture children\u2019s attention.<\/span><\/span> With both of these resources, children can develop their hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills when cutting out the weather cards.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0Download more home learning printables for National Curriculum subjects from WordUnited’s fast-growing Free Resources Hub<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n When teaching children about the weather, there are wonderful books for kids to nurture<\/span><\/span>\u00a0learning.<\/span><\/span> For example, <\/span><\/span>toddler<\/span><\/span>s will love <\/span><\/span>Elmer\u2019s Weather<\/span><\/span><\/a>, a brightly-coloured tabbed board book<\/span><\/span>.<\/span><\/span> Alternatively, children aged 5 years and above<\/span><\/span> may enjoy <\/span><\/span>Usborne Wipe-Clean Weather and Seasons<\/span><\/span><\/a>,<\/span><\/span> a charming activity book with a wipeable pen included. <\/span><\/span>The wipe-clean pages create opportunities for endless practice, with answers and secret notes for grown-ups at the back of the book. <\/span><\/span>Similarly, <\/span><\/span>Mason Jar Science<\/span><\/span><\/a> is a fantast<\/span><\/span>ic book bursting with science experiments for kids<\/span><\/span> and will stimulate young minds as they learn how to create a tornado in a jar! Discover more science experiments for kids <\/span><\/span>here<\/span><\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/span> Mesmerised by clouds? <\/span><\/span>A World of Information<\/span><\/span><\/a> includes interesting facts about cloud <\/span><\/span>classification<\/span><\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Children can learn about the weather, seasons and more with <\/span><\/span>a\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Magnetic Weather Board<\/span><\/span><\/a>. Designed from high quality, responsibly sourced materials, this wooden toy enables children to desc<\/span><\/span>ribe different types of weather. Additionally, children will learn how the weather relates to the seasons and the s<\/span><\/span>easons to the yearly calendar, whilst the magnetic pieces develop dexterity. <\/span><\/span>Explore thousands of kids\u2019 learning toys <\/span><\/span>here<\/span><\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Observing the weather each day can help children to apply their knowledge to everyday life. <\/span><\/span>During wetter seasons, <\/span><\/span>simultaneously<\/span><\/span> enhance mathematical and scientific skills by measuring rainfall. <\/span><\/span>Using <\/span><\/span>measuring cups<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0to create a rain gauge, children ca<\/span><\/span>n track how much water is collected in the cups each day. Alternatively, use <\/span><\/span>outdoor thermometers<\/span><\/span><\/a> to <\/span><\/span>investigate the sun and heat during warmer months. Activities such as these are wonderful ways to encourage children<\/span><\/span> to engage with, and improve their understanding of, the natural world.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Create fond kite-flying memories with your kids by making a DIY kite! Head outdoors to find\u00a0<\/span><\/span>2 straight sticks<\/span><\/span>\u00a0(one shorter than the other)<\/span><\/span>,<\/span><\/span>\u00a0then locate<\/span><\/span>\u00a0string, <\/span><\/span>glue<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0and<\/span><\/span>\u00a0A1<\/span><\/span> card or paper<\/span><\/span>. <\/span><\/span>Create a cross with the two sticks and secure in place at the <\/span><\/span>cent<\/span><\/span>er<\/span><\/span> using string. <\/span><\/span>Next, children can design their kite <\/span><\/span>with card to match the shape of the kite frame. Glue the card kite to the sticks and tie a long piece of string <\/span><\/span>where the sticks cross. Now for the exciting part \u2013 flying the kite! Children can investigate the direction <\/span><\/span>and strength\u00a0<\/span><\/span>of the wind<\/span><\/span>\u00a0to see how this affects their kite.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n1. Rainbow Crafts for Kids<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n
2. Free Weather Resources<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n
3. Science Books for Kids<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n
4. Kids’ Learning Toys<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n
5. Weather Observation<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n
6. Homemade DIY Kite<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n
7. Online Learning About the Weather<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n