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Science · The activity desk
Weather observation page
Observe today's weather through a window and record it.
Let's play →
A little plan for play
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Paper and large child-appropriate crayons
Age: 3–5 years; choose for the individual child.
Stay with the child throughout. Check the space and supplies, including anything within reach of younger siblings. Skip any activity that is unsuitable. Stop if a child puts non-food material in their mouth or becomes distressed. Use intact books, full sheets of paper, a large child-appropriate crayon and a clean, dry towel. Follow product labels; remove torn paper and keep broken crayons and caps away from children. Adult handles and stores supplies.
Set up: Open the printable or draw a large box on paper for a weather picture.
Adult's role: Help describe the weather from a window and write the child's words if wanted. Never look directly at the sun.
Let's make it happen
- Look outside without looking directly at the sun. Notice clouds, rain or moving leaves if visible.
- Draw what you observed and tell an adult about it.
- Look again another day and compare what changed.
Make it simpler: Point to the sky and choose one color for the picture.
Clean up: Put paper and crayons away.
Observe from a safe indoor spot and never look directly at the sun. Stay nearby and use intact crayons.