What this lesson teaches
Children learn to categorize daily weather conditions using visual aids. This activity connects the concept of weather to real-world observations, making it easier for them to recognize patterns in their environment.
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Can you finish spin to explore weather in about 30 min?
Spin to Explore Weather
You will children learn to categorize daily weather conditions using visual aids.
Duration30 min
Age GroupAges 3–5
DifficultyBeginner
SubjectScience
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The learning connection
This hands-on activity employs embodied cognition, as children physically manipulate the wheel to showcase different weather types. By engaging with concrete materials, they can better internalize abstract concepts related to weather changes and seasons.
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1. Cut a cardboard circle about 30 cm in diameter. 2. Divide the circle into 4 equal sections and label them: Sunny, Rainy, Cloudy, Windy. 3. Attach a paper clip to the center using a push pin to allow it to spin freely. 4. Color each section with crayons to make it vibrant. 5. Go outside and look at the sky; spin the wheel to match the weather. 6. Discuss with your family what you observed and how it feels.