Sky: Weather and Clouds

Today we'll explore weather and clouds. Read the short facts aloud together first. Point to pictures in the room or out the window that match the idea. Curiosity matters more than memorization — if your child asks a question you can't answer, that's a perfect moment to say, 'Let's find out together.'

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Look around. Name one thing you can see, one thing you can hear, and one thing you can touch right now. Scientists notice the world first.

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   Read these facts: Clouds form when water rises and cools. White fluffy clouds usually mean fair weather. Gray clouds bring rain. Tall storm clouds bring thunder. Q: What are clouds made of?

   Parent tip: Read aloud first. Re-read if the question is hard.
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   Which clouds mean fair weather?

   Parent tip: Encourage answers in complete sentences.

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   What do gray clouds bring?
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   What do tall storm clouds bring?
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   Ask one question you still have about this topic.
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   Where might you see this idea in real life?
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   Connect this topic to something you've seen before.
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   Write one new thing you learned today.
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   Draw a picture of one idea from the passage and label it.
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   Ask one question you still have about this topic.

What is one question this lesson left you wondering about?