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Indoor Weather Station

Build a simple weather corner with charts, thermometers, and daily observations.

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About this activity

An indoor weather station helps children track daily conditions from inside. They record rain, sun, cloud, and temperature readings on a chart and compare patterns across the week.

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Download the Weather Tracker for Kids sheet

A weekly chart for recording sun, cloud, rain, and cold symbols from home.

View Weather Tracker for Kids

Materials needed

  • Weather chart printable
  • Pencil
  • Window view
  • Optional thermometer

Preparation time

10 minutes

How to play

  1. 1Set up a chart near a window with a good outdoor view.
  2. 2Each day record sun, cloud, rain, or cold symbols.
  3. 3Add a simple temperature note if you have a thermometer.
  4. 4Review the week and spot any patterns together.

Learning benefits

ScienceData recordingObservationSeasonal awareness

Best for

Tags

weatherscienceindoorrainy dayprintable

Seasons

all year

Occasions

school dayrainy daymorning routine

Key stages

KS1KS2

Weather

RainyColdAny Weather

SEN-friendly note

This activity can be adapted with fewer steps, visual prompts, quieter pacing, or a clear start and finish point. Offer choices and adjust sensory input to suit the child.

Safety note

Adult supervision is recommended. Adapt the activity based on your child's age, ability, and environment.

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