As teachers, it’s our responsibility to help children understand the weather and how it affects their daily lives, including what they should wear. I believe that teaching about weather should be engaging and hands-on. I would introduce basic concepts like temperature, precipitation, and wind through interactive activities, such as creating simple weather charts or conducting small experiments.
I would then incorporate storytelling, using the book ‘Look at the Weather’ where weather plays a central role, which can also make these lessons relatable. This could also be linked with sphe and how weather can contribute to our feelings.
When it comes to clothing, I’d emphasize the connection between weather conditions and what to wear. For instance, on a rainy day, I’d talk about the importance of wearing waterproof clothing and explain why layers are important on cold days. Encouraging kids to observe and discuss the weather daily can help them develop an understanding of how to dress accordingly. By making it fun and interactive, I hope to instill practical knowledge they’ll use every day.
We could then design clothing for a teddy bear, allowing the students to choose what type of weather and what type of clothing would be suitable for that weather. This would contribute to STEM, through, design, , exploring and making.