OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES:
Cloud Gazing: Lie down on your back and faze at the clouds. What shapes do they make? What fun things can you see in the clouds? Can you name the types of clouds in the sky? Can you name the types of clouds? Can you predict the weather by looking at the clouds?
Q: What is it called when it rains ducks and chickens?
A: Fowl weather
WORD SEARCH:
Q: What did one lightning bolt say to another?
A: You’re shocking!
FIELD TRIP:
Some museums have displays about weather. Check what your local museum has to offer and visit it if there is something about weather on showcase.
FUN
Weather
Q: How do hurricanes see?
A: With one eye.
COLORING PAGES:
You can find many free coloring pages online by using your favourite search engine and typing in “weather coloring pages” or print out my “Whatever the Weather” Coloring Page.
AUDIO VISUAL:
Search through your child’s DVD/ video collection (or visit your local library before hand) to find your child’s favourite shows about weather.
For young children try these titles:
· Sid the Science Kid: Weather Kid Sid, The Jim Henson company, 2009 – Sid learns about rain, the sun, wind and cold weather in these four episodes.
Movie:
· Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 1 and 2
Try to find these learning titles at your local library:
· Bill Nye the science Guy: Climates, Disney Educational Productions, 2003
· Rock ‘N Learn: Earth Science, Rock ‘N Learn, Inc., 2008
Check here for the answer keys:Easy Weather Word Search Key or Difficult Weather Word Search Key.
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JOKES:
Q: What falls down but never gets hurt?
A: Snow or rain.