Weather is something that eventually feels like second nature. But how do you introduce it to kids in a way that is fun and engaging? Science is one of my favorite subjects to teach to students because it encourages curiosity and the desire to learn.
If you are looking for some weather patterns activities for kindergarten or 1st grade, you’re in the right place! I’m going to be sharing my favorite weather lesson plans for early elementary students.
What is a fun way to teach weather?
The best way to get students excited to learn about this fascinating subject is to let them get some hands-on fun! There are tons of simple experiments you can do. You can make a water cycle with a baggie, or do some solar cooking outside (if it’s hot out). You can sing some weather songs, write in a weather journal, and so much more.
What are good weather activities?
Aside from the ones mentioned above, my favorite weather activity for kids has to be the Cloud Science Experiment! All you need is a jar, a sponge, blue food coloring, water, and an old squirt bottle. This simple activity is a great way to show students how clouds are formed! For more information on how to do it, check out the resource below!
Looking for more weather activities for elementary students?
I have you covered. I created this Weather Patterns Unit to help students have fun while learning about the fascinating topic of weather.
This week-long unit is loaded with enough resources to stretch it out for two weeks if needed! This resource is perfect for teaching weather patterns, the water cycle, rainbows, and more, with engaging activities and printables that make your life easy.
Here’s what’s included in this resource
•Home Connection Meteorologist Project
• Weather (KWL CHART)
• Act Out Animal Motions
• Rain (tune of BINGO)
• Circle and Count the weather pictures
• Venn Diagram- Sunny and Rainy
• Venn Diagram Answer Key
• Crazy Weather Facts to Read to the Class
• Crazy Weather Facts Writing Paper
• Label the Weather Picture
• Weather Mini Book
• Cut and paste the weather picture
• Draw and write about the weather cycle
• Write a Weather Report about FACTS you learned from this study
• Rainbow Dot ART (Craft)
• Easy Cloud Science Inquiry Lesson (Enrichment Activity)
• Weather Posters
• Science Journal with Word Bank, 5 Day Weather Tracker, and Rubric
• Photo Example
This resource is packed with fun weather activities that your students will adore.
What are your favorite weather patterns activities for students? Let me know in the comments!
Looking for more science activities for elementary? Check out this bundle here!