Do you have a young child that loves learning new things? With the help of our weather chart activity for preschoolers, they can explore and observe the weather conditions in the atmosphere.
This colorful chart with exciting illustrations will make learning more interesting and fun! They can use this every day after looking at the weather outside through the window.
With this easy-to-read chart, your child can quickly become an expert at recognizing common weather conditions like foggy days or sunny days! Best of all, this weather activity for preschoolers is available in English & Bilingual Chinese (Traditional, Simplified, Zhuyin, Traditional Pinyin, Simplified Pinyin, and Jyutping)
Every morning when we go to school, my 3-year-old son eagerly watches for weather changes. He enjoys looking out the window to see if it's sunny or cloudy and his reactions are fascinating.
To engage him further, I came up with the idea of using a weather chart for him to record the daily weather. I put the chart on the wall and now it has become a part of his daily morning routine!
From then on, he looks out the window excitedly and updates the chart accordingly.
Download our free printable weather chart activity for preschoolers today!
Download: Free Weather Chart Activity
What is a Weather Chart Activity for Preschoolers?
A weather chart is an exciting and informal way to help kids learn about the different types of weather.
It includes a colorful chart with easy-to-read illustrations that are designed to make learning fun!
Other charts available for kids:
Benefits of Weather Chart Activity for Preschoolers
The benefits of weather chart activities for preschoolers are numerous!
Not only do these activities help kids to gain a better understanding of the different types of weather, but it also allows them to develop critical thinking skills and observation skills as they form hypotheses and draw conclusions about the weather.
This fun weather chart activity will help preschoolers develop new vocabulary skills in English and Chinese.
Furthermore, this activity helps your kids stay engaged with the weather content and allows you to build a stronger bond with your kids.
Lastly, they are fun and entertaining!
What are the Primary Types of Weather?
The primary types of weather are the building blocks of our planet's atmosphere.
They include sunny 「晴天」, cloudy 「多雲 | 多云」, rainy 「下雨」, snowy 「下雪」, and windy 「刮風 | 刮风」 days.
By learning more about these different types of weather, our kids can better understand how they affect us on a daily basis.
Free Printable Weather Chart (pdf)
Age recommendation: 3-6 years old
To teach your preschooler about the different kinds of weather, you need to download this weather activity chart that is simple and easy to understand.
This chart helps them to observe and understand weather changes in the atmosphere.
Languages available:
- English
- Bilingual Traditional Chinese
- Bilingual Simplified Chinese
- Bilingual Traditional Pinyin Chinese
- Bilingual Simplified Pinyin Chinese
- Bilingual Zhuyin Traditional Chinese
- Bilingual Jyutping Cantonese Chinese
Weather Wheel
There are 8 weather types your preschooler can select for this weather wheel activity:
- Sunny | 晴天
- Stormy | 暴風雨 | 暴风雨
- Cloudy | 多雲 | 多云
- Partly Cloudy | 少雲 | 少云
- Foggy | 有霧 | 有雾
- Rainy | 下雨
- Snowy | 下雪
- Rainbow | 彩虹
Temperature
There are 6 options your preschooler can select for this weather activity:
- Very Hot | 很熱 | 很热 | 好熱
- Hot | 熱 | 热
- Warm | 温暖
- Cool | 凉爽
- Cold | 寒冷 | 好凍
- Freezing | 冷凍 | 冻结 | 凍冰冰
Wind Bar
There are 3 options your preschooler can select for identifying the wind condition:
- Calm | 平静
- Breezy | 微風 | 微风
- Windy | 刮風 | 刮风 | 大風
How to Prepare?
Before we get started, let's look at the supply list you will need for our preschool weather chart activity.
Materials
- Printer
- Scissors
- White card stock paper
- Brass fastener
- Laminator pouches
- Laminator
- Clear Velcro dots
- Clothes pin
- Double-sided tape
- Push pin
Instructions
1. Download
Download the weather chart printable. The free printable will be available in your mailbox once you have signed up for the newsletter subscription. Select your preferred language for download.
2. Open
Open the files with Adobe PDF Reader. You can download it for free.
3. Print
You can print the file by clicking on the “Printer” icon after opening it in Adobe PDF Reader. Select pages 1-2.
Verify that it will print in portrait mode and choose “fit” from the page sizing & handling session.
Print with white card stock paper.
4. Cut
Cut out the images (weather wheel, window button, and arrow) on page 2.
5. Laminate
Use laminator pouches to insert page 1 and images on page 2. Then, laminate them using a laminator.
For heavier weight and extra durability, I use five mil laminator pouches.
6. Cut again
Cut out the laminated images (weather wheel, window button, and arrow) once more.
7. Weather Wheel – Poke a Hole
Poke a hole using a push pin in the middle of the weather wheel on both pages.
8. Weather Wheel – Attach with Brass Fastener
Attach a brass fastener inside the hole of the weather wheel you just punched and attach it to the first page.
9. Wind Bar
Stick the 3 rough sides of clear Velcro dots (hook) above the “Calm”, “Breezy” and “Windy” descriptions. This is where your child will be placing the “wind” button.
Place the clear Velcro dot's soft side (loop) onto the back of the “wind” button.
10. Thermometer
Attach the arrow with double-sided tape onto a clothespin.
How to Present the Weather Chart Activity?
The best way to introduce preschoolers to the weather chart activity is to have them observe the weather around them.
Point out different types of weather such as sunny days, cloudy days, or rainy days.
Ask questions about what they notice about the changing weather and encourage them to look at the chart and match what they see outside with the corresponding illustrations.
The Weather Wheel
Use the weather wheel to match what is seen outside with corresponding illustrations on the chart.
The Temperature Arrow
Encourage your child to use the arrow-shaped clothespin and attach it to the weather chart to show what the outdoor temperature is.
The Wind bar
Place the wind button above descriptions of “Calm”, “Breezy” and “Windy”.
Tips for Using the Weather Chart Activity for Preschoolers
- Use this chart on a daily basis to help your preschooler learn the different types of weather
- Observe and discuss the weather around them
- Ask questions about what they notice about changing weather conditions
- Explain the different kinds of weather and why they happen
- Emphasize interactive learning for exploring the environment in an enjoyable way
- Encourage curiosity, enthusiasm, and excitement while using weather chart activity
- Motivate your kids to read books on the weather
Other Weather Activities for Kids
Here are other weather resources for kids that I recommend:
- Talking About the Weather in Chinese with Kids – Chinese4Kids
- Learn Chinese for kids – Weather | 学中文-天气 – Super Cucos
- 70+ Extremely Useful Cantonese Weather Vocabulary – Ling App
- Cantonese For Beginners: Weather & Things In The Sky … Words For Kids! – JokSingJai
- Free Weather Playdough Mats – Homeschool Share
- Printable Preschool Weather Activity Pack – From ABCs to ACTs
- The Best Weather Books For Preschool Kids – Early Learning Ideas
Download Weather Chart Activity for Preschoolers
This free weather chart activity for preschoolers is an exciting way to get your kids excited about learning the basics of weather. With 8 types of weather, 6 temperature options, and 7 language versions available (English & Bilingual Chinese), this easy-to-follow activity makes exploring the weather fun!
Click the below link to download the weather chart activity for preschoolers.
Download: Free Weather Chart Printable
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