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Weather Clothing Sort

20 minutes

Social Studies

Sort clothing items for different weather conditions and discuss appropriate choices.

Learning Objectives

Identify appropriate clothing for different weather
Sort clothing by weather conditions
Understand how weather affects clothing choices
Develop decision-making and categorization skills

Activity Instructions

1
Show students different weather conditions and discuss clothing needs
2
Demonstrate sorting clothing by weather type
3
Let students work in groups to sort clothing items
4
Use dress-up dolls to show appropriate weather clothing
5
Discuss why certain clothing works better in specific weather
6
Create weather clothing charts for classroom reference
7
Practice dressing for different weather scenarios
8
Connect clothing choices to real weather conditions

Assessment Criteria

Students can sort clothing by weather conditions
Students understand appropriate clothing for different weather
Students participate in group sorting activities
Students can explain clothing choices for weather

Materials Needed

Various clothing items for different weather
Weather picture cards
Sorting bins or containers
Dress-up dolls or mannequins
Weather symbols
Clothing catalogs or magazines

Preparation Steps

Gather clothing items representing different weather conditions
Create weather sorting bins with clear labels
Prepare weather picture cards for reference
Set up sorting stations around the classroom

Teaching Tips

Include clothing for extreme weather to extend thinking
Encourage students to think about layering for changing weather
Use real weather forecasts to make scenarios more authentic
Celebrate creative and thoughtful clothing combinations

Extension Activities

Create weather clothing books with photos from the activity
Set up ongoing dramatic play area with weather clothing
Invite families to share clothing from different climates
Connect to community helpers who work in different weather

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