Weather Watchers / Weather Reporter
Weather Reporter
Children research today's weather and present a weather report in front of a map, filmed on a device or performed live.
How to run it
- Check today's weather together using a window, thermometer or forecast.
- Children draw weather symbols and a simple map.
- Practise a short report with temperature and what to wear.
- Film the reports on a device or perform them live for the group.
You will need
- paper map
- weather symbols
- device for filming (optional)
- pretend microphone
Make it easier or harderYounger children can point to symbols; older children can include forecasts for the week.
SafetyFollow your service's policy on filming and sharing images of children.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 4, Outcome 5Presenting a weather report builds communication and understanding of weather.
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