Weather
animals in the cold/clothes to wear
As an introduction I would ask the class to discuss today’s weather with a focus on temperature. Is today a hot day or a cold day? What is their preference and why.
I would then read a lovely story titled ‘Henry’s holiday’ about a penguin that didn’t like the cold. Henry who lives in a cold climate leaves his friends and family along with the snow and ice in search of warmer weather. When he eventually finds his warmer weather on an island he realizes he prefers the cold and makes his way back home again. The children discuss and compare the two different climates. Hot and cold. What did Henry need for each with a focus on clothing.
The class is split in two with one half drawing Henry in his cold climate while the other draws him in the hot climate. They compare and contrast drawing afterwards.
A lovely activity to follow on from this is called pack the suitcase. In groups of 4/5 the children race against the clock to pack two suitcases. One for a hot climate and one for a cold. A mixture of clothes including hats, coats, t shirts, shorts, gloves etc. are placed in the middle of the floor. The children must sort them into a hot or cold category by placing them into the correct back. They are timed on how face they complete the task and lose points for incorrect packing. It’s great fun.