Weather Unit Activities
Hands-on activities for exploring weather and its impacts on our world
Activity Overview
This collection includes 18 engaging, age-appropriate activities designed specifically for kindergarten students to explore weather concepts through hands-on experiments, observations, art projects, and interactive games.
Weather All Around Us
How do we observe and describe weather?
Weather Observation Station
Set up a classroom weather station and practice daily weather observations using all five senses.
Weather Word Wall Creation
Build a collaborative weather vocabulary wall with pictures and student-generated descriptions.
Weather Feelings Dance
Express different weather conditions through simple movements and discuss how weather makes us feel.
Types of Weather
What different kinds of weather do we have?
Weather in a Bottle
Create mini weather systems in bottles to observe clouds and water drops (teacher-led demonstration).
Weather Sound Matching Game
Match weather sounds to pictures and create our own safe weather sound effects.
Rainbow After the Rain Art
Create beautiful rainbow art while learning about what happens after rainstorms.
Weather and Daily Life
How does weather affect what we do and wear?
Weather Clothing Sort
Sort clothing items for different weather conditions and discuss appropriate choices.
Weather Activities Planning Chart
Plan fun activities for different types of weather and discuss indoor vs. outdoor choices.
Weather and Mood Journal
Explore how different weather makes us feel and create a personal weather mood journal.
Weather Tools and Communication
How do we measure and report weather?
Weather Tool Construction
Build simple weather tools like rain gauges, wind vanes, and thermometers using everyday materials.
Weather Reporter Newscast
Practice being weather reporters and present daily weather forecasts to the class.
Weather Patterns and Celebration
How do we observe and celebrate weather learning?
Weather Patterns Art
Create artwork representing different weather patterns and seasonal changes.
Weather Celebration Day
Celebrate learning about weather with a fun weather-themed party and activities.
Ready to Begin?
Start with Week 1 activities to introduce students to weather observation and vocabulary.
Start with Weather Observation Station