Kindergarten Weather Science Unit & Worksheet Pack | STEM Windsock Craft

Turn your students into "Weather Watchers" with this complete 5-day Kindergarten science lesson plan! 🌤️ In this video, we move beyond simple observation and teach students how to identify weather patterns, use scientific tools, and predict the forecast like real meteorologists. ✅ Purchase this lesson plan, posters, and worksheets now: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Kindergarten-Weather-Science-Unit-Worksheet-Pack-STEM-Windsock-Craft-15179193 In this episode, we break down a full 45-60 minute STEM lesson designed to help students use their senses to observe local weather conditions. We’ll cover everything from engaging "hooks" to hands-on analysis. Here is what you will learn in this video: 1. The "Window Wonder" Technique: Learn how to use your classroom window as an observation screen to help students safely describe what the air looks and feels like outside. 2. DIY STEM Tools: We will build a simple Windsock using construction paper and streamers to turn invisible wind into visible data—teaching kids the difference between "gentle" and "strong" wind. If it’s raining, we also have instructions for a DIY plastic bottle Rain Gauge. 3. Pattern Recognition: Discover how to use the "My Daily Weather Chart" to track data Monday through Friday. You will learn how to help students analyze their drawings to find patterns, helping them understand that weather isn't random—it helps us decide what to wear!. 4. Vocabulary & Literacy: We integrate key vocabulary like Temperature, Forecast, and Meteorologist, and I’ll show you how to use symbol matching (Sun, Cloud, Rain) to make recording data easy for early writers. 5. Meteorologist Teams: Find out how to group students into roles like "Cloud Watcher" and "Wind Checker" to encourage collaboration and peer sharing. 🧠 STANDARDS ALIGNMENT: This lesson aligns with NGSS K-ESS2-1: Use and share observations of local weather conditions to describe patterns over time. 👇 TEACHER QUESTION OF THE DAY: Does your class have a favorite weather song or routine during circle time? Let me know in the comments! Don't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more creative STEM lesson plans! 🚀