Cold weather play is incredibly beneficial for early childhood development! It helps children build resilience, strengthen their immune systems, and develop essential motor skills. Here’s why outdoor play in winter is important.
Weather-themed activities are a fantastic way to help toddlers and preschoolers explore nature, science, and sensory play. The following article provides information on Weather Theme Activity Ideas, Importance Of A Weather Theme, Goals For A Weather Theme Linking To The EYLF and more.
This song explores both the sounds and rhythm of the rain.
The Weather Playdough Mats have pictures of different types of weather and children can add colourful playdough to each weather playdough mat. These would be a fun complement to a weather theme for young learners. They would also be perfect for a centre activity.
The Weather Songs and Rhymes Posters have lyrics to different types of weather songs that can be sung by children during group time. These are simple and easy songs for children to sing about the weather, These posters can be displayed within the environment.
The Types Of Weather Posters are great for children to see the different types of weather that may happen. These can be used as a display or to teach children about the weather.
Weather Tracing Lines aims to help children in the development of pre-writing skills. It encourages the child to draw in a specific direction. As a child practice tracing over these lines through copying and tracing this will give them the confidence and ability to write letters and numbers correctly.
These weather charts enable Educators to use with children to learn about the weather. Using weather chars support children to make scientific observations and predictions, learning weather vocabulary and more.
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