Many early childhood and early school-age programs observe and document the weather outside. Children are often eager to share what the weather was like or how it has changed since they arrived. It’s important for children to have the opportunity to record their data and compare over time. Simple charts can be used to document this. If you have small whiteboards, chalkboards, iPads, window markers, etc., there’s another activity young children can participate in: learning weather terminology and symbols.

Check out how Bren uses them in her class. Comment below to share how YOU facilitate learning about weather.

You can access MN Early Learning Standards here –> Early Childhood Indicators of Progress