I mentioned in my DIY cork board makeover post that I was going to share another cork board project, and here it is!
When I decided we were going to start doing preschool activities at home, a weather board felt like a must-have. It was so much fun for November and I to make together, and she loves helping me change the date, weather, and letter of the day.
Every morning (when we have time, that is), we check the calender and change the date. I remind her that the season is still fall, and sometimes we take a few minutes to remember what that means (leaves changing colors and falling, getting colder, etc.)
Next, we take a step outside the front door and talk about what we see and feel; is it cold? Warm? Windy? Sunny? November doesn't always understand exactly what we are talking about, and often just wants to say that it's warm and cloudy (even when it's cold and sunny), but it's a good practice at learning about weather.
Every few days, we will change the letter of the day. I'll pick a letter that is relevant to something she's learning, is interested in, or has something to do with that day's activity. I'll sound it out for her, tell her some words that begin with that letter and ask what words she can think of. She doesn't answer yet, but I think inviting her to get involved is what counts!
Now here's how to make your own weather board!
You can make everything from scratch, like I did, by cutting out strips of colored paper or cardstock and writing labels for seasons, temperature, etc, (I love writing things by hand) OR you can let me do the work for you, and print out my FREE printables! I've made labels for the four seasons, temperature, weather, month, date numbers, and year.
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