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Weather

Sunny, Rainy, Snowy, Windy

Weather is what the sky and air are like each day. Young learners can notice weather by looking outside, choosing clothes, and thinking about what to play. Learning words like sunny, rainy, snowy, and windy helps children describe the world around them. It also builds observation skills they use in science and daily life.

Each kind of weather has easy signs children can spot. A sunny day may feel bright and warm, while a rainy day brings clouds and puddles. A snowy day can look white and cold, and a windy day makes leaves, kites, and hair move. Simple weather words help children connect what they see, feel, and do.

Key Facts

  • Sunny means the sun is bright in the sky.
  • Rainy means water falls from clouds.
  • Snowy means snow falls and the air feels cold.
  • Windy means moving air can blow things around.
  • People wear different clothes for different weather.
  • Looking outside helps us name the weather.

Vocabulary

Sunny
Sunny means the sun is out and the day looks bright.
Rainy
Rainy means raindrops are falling from the clouds.
Snowy
Snowy means snow is falling or covering the ground.
Windy
Windy means the air is moving and blowing things.
Cloud
A cloud is a soft-looking shape in the sky made of tiny drops of water.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Calling every cloudy day rainy, because clouds do not always make rain fall. A day can be cloudy without rain.
  • Thinking windy is the same as stormy, because wind can happen on a calm, clear day too. Windy just means the air is moving.
  • Saying snowy and rainy are the same, because both fall from clouds. Snow is frozen and rain is liquid water.
  • Choosing clothes without checking outside, because weather can change what feels comfortable. Looking first helps you dress the right way.

Practice Questions

  1. 1 You look outside and see a bright sun with no rain or snow. What weather word fits best?
  2. 2 A child wears boots and uses an umbrella because water is falling from the sky. What kind of weather is it?
  3. 3 Leaves are blowing, a kite is moving, and the sky is not snowy or rainy. Why is windy the best weather word to use?