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| Weather and Seasons - Early Childhood Education | |
| This lesson introduces children to different types of weather and the four seasons in a fun and engaging way. | |
| Types of Weather: | |
| Sunny Day - Bright and warm | |
| The sun is shining! It's a perfect day to play outside. | |
| - The sky is blue | |
| - The sun is bright and yellow | |
| - It feels warm | |
| - Great for playing in the park, going to the beach, or having a picnic | |
| - We wear light clothes and maybe a hat | |
| Rainy Day - Wet and cloudy | |
| Rain falls from the clouds! Plants and flowers love the rain. | |
| - The sky is gray and cloudy | |
| - Raindrops fall from the sky | |
| - We hear pitter-patter sounds | |
| - We use umbrellas and raincoats | |
| - Puddles form on the ground | |
| - Great for jumping in puddles (with boots!) | |
| Snowy Day - Cold and white | |
| Snowflakes fall from the sky! Everything looks white and magical. | |
| - The sky is gray | |
| - Snowflakes fall gently | |
| - Everything is covered in white | |
| - It's very cold | |
| - We wear warm coats, gloves, and boots | |
| - Great for building snowmen and making snow angels | |
| Windy Day - Air is moving | |
| The wind blows! It moves leaves, flags, and our hair. | |
| - We can feel the air moving | |
| - Leaves dance in the wind | |
| - Kites fly high in the sky | |
| - Our hair moves | |
| - Sometimes it's gentle, sometimes it's strong | |
| Cloudy Day - Clouds cover the sky | |
| Clouds fill the sky! They can be white, gray, or dark. | |
| - The sky is covered with clouds | |
| - The sun might be hiding | |
| - Clouds can look like shapes (animals, objects) | |
| - Sometimes clouds bring rain | |
| The Four Seasons: | |
| Spring - Season of new beginnings | |
| Everything starts to grow and bloom! | |
| - Weather: Mild and rainy | |
| - Flowers bloom | |
| - Baby animals are born | |
| - Trees get new green leaves | |
| - Days get longer | |
| - We wear light jackets | |
| - Activities: Planting seeds, flying kites, seeing flowers | |
| Summer - Season of sunshine | |
| The warmest season! Perfect for outdoor fun. | |
| - Weather: Hot and sunny | |
| - Long, bright days | |
| - We wear shorts and t-shirts | |
| - Ice cream tastes great! | |
| - Activities: Swimming, playing at the beach, picnics, playing outside | |
| - Many fruits are ready to eat | |
| Fall (Autumn) - Season of change | |
| Leaves change colors and fall from trees! | |
| - Weather: Cool and crisp | |
| - Leaves turn red, orange, and yellow | |
| - Leaves fall from trees | |
| - We wear sweaters | |
| - Activities: Raking leaves, jumping in leaf piles, picking apples | |
| - Animals prepare for winter | |
| Winter - Season of snow and cold | |
| The coldest season! Sometimes it snows. | |
| - Weather: Cold, sometimes snowy | |
| - Short days, long nights | |
| - Trees have no leaves | |
| - We wear warm coats, hats, and gloves | |
| - Activities: Building snowmen, ice skating, drinking hot chocolate | |
| - Some animals hibernate (sleep through winter) | |
| Weather Activities: | |
| 1. Weather observation: Look outside and describe the weather | |
| 2. Weather calendar: Draw the weather each day | |
| 3. Weather sounds: Listen to rain, wind, or thunder | |
| 4. Dress for weather: Practice choosing the right clothes | |
| 5. Weather stories: Tell stories about different weather | |
| Season Activities: | |
| 1. Season sorting: Match activities to seasons | |
| 2. Season art: Draw pictures of each season | |
| 3. Season songs: Sing songs about seasons | |
| 4. Nature walks: Observe changes in nature | |
| 5. Seasonal foods: Learn about foods that grow in each season | |
| Weather Safety: | |
| - On sunny days: Wear sunscreen and a hat | |
| - On rainy days: Use an umbrella and stay dry | |
| - On snowy days: Dress warmly and be careful on ice | |
| - On windy days: Be careful of flying objects | |
| - During storms: Stay inside and stay safe | |
| Remember: Weather changes every day, and seasons change throughout the year. Each type of weather and each season is special and brings different fun activities! | |