This lesson plan is designed for toddlers aged 2-4 years, focusing on introducing basic weather concepts through engaging sensory activities and crafts. The session begins with a circle time where children explore picture cards representing different types of weather, allowing them to articulate their observations.
Next, toddlers create DIY weather wheels, decorating them with crayons and stickers to visually represent various weather patterns. This is followed by interactive sensory exploration, where children participate in a rain demonstration using a clear container and a spray bottle, simulating raindrops. They also experience wind using small fans or cardboard pieces, encouraging them to feel the movement and discuss its effects.
A short story related to weather wraps up the interactive portion of the lesson, promoting engagement through sound effects and questions. The session concludes with a reflection circle, inviting children to share their favorite weather types and related activities.
Throughout the lesson, children enhance their understanding of weather through play, creativity, and collaborative discussion, while opportunities for extension involve parents continuing the weather exploration at home and maintaining a weather chart in the classroom for daily observations. Assessment focuses on participation and the ability to identify and express understanding of different weather types.
| Level | Toddler |
| Subject | Nature And Science |
| Subject Area | Weather |
| Age Range | 1 to 3 |
| Audience | Group |
| Language | English |
| Duration | 40 mins |