Core Skills Analysis
Science
M explored the topic of weather by observing and thinking about changes in the sky and outside conditions. Through this activity, M learned that weather can include different conditions such as sun, clouds, rain, wind, and temperature changes. M likely practiced noticing patterns in the environment and connecting what was seen or felt to the idea of weather. This activity helped M build early science observation skills and understand that weather is something people can describe, compare, and track.
Tips
To extend M’s weather learning, talk about the weather each day and let M describe what is happening using simple science words like sunny, cloudy, windy, warm, or cool. You could also make a weather chart together and mark the conditions for a week so M can notice patterns and changes over time. For a hands-on connection, invite M to draw different kinds of weather or act them out with movement, which can strengthen understanding through creativity and memory. If you want to go further, read books about seasons and weather and ask M to predict what kind of weather might come next.
Book Recommendations
- What Will the Weather Be? by Lynda DeWitt: A simple introduction to weather concepts for young children.
- Sunny Day, Rainy Day by Mirra Ginsburg: A cheerful early reader that explores different weather types.
- The Cloud Book by Tomie dePaola: A classic picture book that helps children notice and learn about clouds and weather.
Try This Next
- Draw-and-label worksheet: M can draw 4 weather scenes and label each one.
- Weather prediction question: What do you think the weather will be tomorrow? Why?
- Outdoor observation: Look outside and list 3 signs that tell what the weather is like.