Lesson 130: Weather and seasons

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Objective

I can name common kinds of weather and the four seasons. I can say how weather changes what we wear and what we do in each season.

Materials

Mini-lesson — Weather and seasons

Weather is what the sky and air are like today. Weather can change from day to day.

Common kinds of weather

  • Sunny — the sun is out and the sky is mostly clear.
  • Cloudy — the sky is covered with clouds.
  • Rainy — rain falls from the clouds.
  • Windy — the air is moving and can feel strong.

Seasons

  • Spring — many plants start to grow again.
  • Summer — days are usually warmer and sometimes hot.
  • Autumn — some leaves change colour and fall.
  • Winter — days are often colder, and some places get snow.

Weather and what we do

  • On a rainy day we might wear a coat and use an umbrella.
  • On a sunny summer day we might wear a hat and play outside.
  • On a cold winter day we might wear a warm coat and gloves.

Seasons follow a pattern that repeats every year: spring, summer, autumn, winter, then back to spring again.

Picture strip: Weather today and seasons in a year

Weather today

The four seasons

Guided Practice — Talk about today's weather

You will look at the weather today and use simple words to describe it. Then you will link it to a season.

  1. Look outside: Check the sky from a window, door, or safe place. Is it sunny, cloudy, rainy, or windy?
  2. Say the weather: Use a full sentence such as "Today is sunny" or "Today is rainy".
  3. Think about how it feels: Is it warm, hot, cool, or cold?
  4. Guess the season: Say which season it might be (spring, summer, autumn, or winter) and give a reason. For example: "I think it is winter because it is cold".
  5. Clothes check: Say which clothes fit this weather: a coat, a hat, a jumper, or shorts.
  6. Write one sentence: In your notebook, write a short sentence such as "Today is windy and cool".
  7. Use the tracing pad: Choose words like sunny, rainy, or winter from the dropdown and trace them while you say them out loud.
Tracing Pad
Tracing snapshot for print
Tip: After you trace the words, write one sentence such as "Summer is sunny" or "Winter is cold".

Practice 1 — Match weather to clothes

Use these ideas to draw quick pictures and write short labels.

  1. Draw four small boxes and label them sunny, rainy, windy, and cold.
  2. In each box, draw a child wearing good clothes for that weather (for example: coat and boots for rainy, hat and shorts for sunny).
  3. Write one word under each picture to match the weather.
  4. Say why each choice makes sense, such as "Boots help in the rain" or "A hat helps in the sun".

Practice 2 — Weather diary for three days

Keep a tiny weather diary to see how weather can change.

  1. Make a table with three rows: Day 1, Day 2, and Day 3.
  2. Each day, look at the sky and write one word for the weather (for example: sunny, cloudy, or rainy).
  3. Draw a small weather picture for each day (sun, cloud, raindrops, or wind).
  4. After three days, circle the warmest day and the coldest day.
  5. Tell someone which day you liked best and why.

Practice 3 — Seasons and activities

Think about what people do in each season.

  1. Write the four season names in a column: spring, summer, autumn, winter.
  2. Next to each season, draw or write one fun activity that fits that season (for example: swim for summer, snow play for winter, jump in leaves for autumn).
  3. Use colour to show warm seasons (spring, summer) and cool seasons (autumn, winter).
  4. Tell which season is your favourite and one reason you like it.

Quick Check — Weather and seasons

Answer each question about weather and seasons. Think about the sky, the air, and what people wear and do.

1) What is weather?

Weather describes what the sky and air are like on a day, such as sunny, cloudy, or rainy.

2) Which picture shows sunny weather?

Sunny weather means the sun is shining and the sky is mostly clear.

3) Which kind of weather do you need an umbrella for?

We use an umbrella when it is rainy to stay dry.

4) Which word means the air is moving strongly?

Windy means the air is moving and can push leaves or clothes.

5) How many seasons are there in a year?

We usually talk about four seasons: spring, summer, autumn, and winter.

6) Which list shows the seasons in order?

Spring, summer, autumn, winter is the usual order of the seasons.

7) Which season is usually the warmest?

Summer is usually the warmest season with many hot days.

8) In which season might you see snow in many places?

Winter is the cold season when some places have snow.

9) Leaves changing colour and falling from trees are signs of…

Autumn is the season when many leaves change colour and fall.

10) Which clothes fit a cold winter day?

On a cold winter day we keep warm with coats, hats, and gloves.

11) Which sentence is true about seasons?

Seasons follow the same pattern every year: spring, summer, autumn, winter.

12) A girl is wearing a sun hat and playing in water outside. Which season is this most likely?

A sun hat and water play are common in summer.

13) Why might we check the weather before going outside?

Knowing the weather helps us choose the right clothes and plan safe activities.

14) Which set shows only weather words?

Sunny, rainy, and windy all describe types of weather.

15) Which best matches the idea of a weather diary?

A weather diary is where you write or draw what the weather is like on different days.

Assessment (parent/teacher)

Exit ticket (student)

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