Weather

Songs:

The Weather

Submitted by Mindy

There was a time when we were hot and sunny was the weather,
S-u-n-n-y, s-u-n-n-y, s-u-n-n-y and sunny was the weather.

There was a time when we were wet and rainy was the weather
R-a-i-n-y-, r-a-i-n-y, r-a-i-n-y and rainy was the weather.

There was a time when we were cool and windy was the weather,
W-i-n-d-y, w-i-n-d-y, w-i-n-d-y and windy was the weather.

There was a time when we were cold and snowy was the weather,
S-n-o-w-y, s-n-o-w-y, s-n-o-w-y and snowy was the weather

What's The Weather Like Today

Submitted by Lisa

What's the weather? What's the weather?
What's the weather like today?
Tell me children what's the weather?
What's the weather like today?
Is it sunny, is it rainy, is it windy out today?
Tell me children what's the weather, what's the weather like today?
Is it foggy, partly cloudy, is it raining or is there snow?
Tell me children what's the weather, what's the weather like today?
Is it windy, is it cloudy or is there sun shining today?
Tell me children what's the weather, what's the weather like today?

Crafts:
rainsticks
cottonball clouds
make snowflakes

Weather Dial

Submitted by Tonya

Divide a paper plate into four different sections and draw a different weather day (sunny day, rainy day, cloudy day, and snowy day) in each section. Make an arrow and poke a hole through the center of the plate and arrow. On each day have a child look out the window and then change the weather dial to what the weather is that day.

Weather Theme Crafts

Dressing for the Weather - Cool and Cold - Winter

Version 1

The children color or paint the clothes on the body. The body is cut (this would likely require adult intervention) The child's head shot would be cut and added (this would require cropping to fit the body). The children would color and cut the hat, scarf and assemble it to the body.

Version 2

The children would color the clothes on the body. They would also add facial features (eyes, nose and mouth) to the head. After, the body would be cut. The children color the hat, scarf and cut it out. This would be added to the body.

All the templates to complete these projects are found in the theme unit or member's area

Dressing for the Weather - Hot and Warm - Summer

Version 1

The children color or paint the clothes on the body. The body is cut (this would likely require adult intervention). The child's head shot would be cut and added (this would require cropping to fit the body). The children would color and cut the hat and add it to the head.

Version 2

The children would color or paint the clothes on the body. They would also add facial features (eyes, nose and mouth) to the head. After, the body would be cut. The children color the hat and add it to the head.

Dressing for the Weather - Raining - Spring

Version 1

The children color or paint the clothes on the body. The body is cut (this would likely require adult intervention). The child's head shot would be cut and added (this would require cropping to fit the body). The children would color and cut the umbrella and the rain hat; these would be added to complete the project.

Version 2

The children would color the clothes on the body. They would add facial features (eyes, nose and mouth) to the head. After, the body would be cut. The children would color and cut the umbrella and the rain hat; these would be added to complete the project.

Snacks:
Rainbow jello
Use rice cake as the sun circle. Place pretzel rods around to create rays.

Circle Time:
Weather Listening:
Collect a few items a head of time to make some weather sounds. A cookie sheet is good for thunder, a pie tine and rice is good for rain. After reading the story Rain Song by Lezlie Evans have the children close their eyes while you make some weather sounds. Ask them to describe what type of weather they think it sounds like. There do not have to be any right or wrong answers. Don't forget to do some windy sounds, tornado sounds, and snow sounds (what does snow sound like?)