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About this activity
Window Weather Journal connects classroom and home learning with real UK weather patterns. Children track sun, rain, wind, and temperature in a calm way, building vocabulary and emotional awareness. Useful for school topics, rainy days, and morning routines.
Materials needed
- Paper and pencil
- Everyday household items
- Optional printable sheet
Preparation time
5-10 minutes
How to play
- 1Gather simple materials and explain the aim in one sentence.
- 2Set clear safety and quiet rules for the space you are using.
- 3Complete the main challenge together, offering help only when needed.
- 4Reflect briefly on what children noticed, enjoyed, or learned.
Learning benefits
ObservationCommunicationConfidenceCreativity
Best for
Tags
weatherjournalindoorage-6rainy dayobservation
Seasons
all year
Occasions
school dayrainy daymorning routine
Key stages
KS1KS2
Weather
RainySunnyColdAny 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.
