Spring is the perfect time to explore weather with young learners. From rain showers to rainbows, windy days to sunny skies, there are so many hands-on ways to make weather meaningful and fun. The best part is that spring weather feels real to your students. They are experiencing it every day, which makes learning about it exciting and relevant. Make a splash with these weather activities for spring!

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• Spring Crafts for Kindergarten
• Fizzy Rainbow Experiment
• Spring Read Aloud Books and Activities

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Spring Weather Read Alouds

One of the easiest ways to introduce weather activities for spring is through engaging read-alouds. A great weather book builds vocabulary, sparks discussion, and gives students background knowledge. Here are some favorite spring weather read-alouds:

• Worm Weather by Jean Taft
• What Can You See in Spring by Sian Smith
• Rain by Sam Usher
• Goodbye Winter, Hello Spring by Kenard Pak
• In Like a Lion Out Like a Lamb by Marion Dane Bauer
• The Wind Blew by Pat Hutchins

Hands-On Science Activities

Young students learn best when they can see and touch.

Rain in a Jar

This exciting activity helps students understand the relationship between clouds and rain. Fill a glass cup 3/4 of the way with water. Fill the remaining space with shaving cream. Add several drops of blue food coloring to the top of the shaving cream. Explain to students that when the clouds (shaving cream) get too heavy with water (food coloring), it falls through the clouds as rain.

Rainbow Mirror

This simple experiment helps students understand what is needed to form a rainbow and why we do not always see one, even when there is both rain and sunshine in the sky.

Directions

1. Fill a clear glass or container with water.
2. Place a small mirror inside the container at an angle.
3. Position the container so direct sunlight shines onto the mirror.

As the sunlight reflects through the water and the mirror, students will see a rainbow appear. This hands-on experiment makes it easy for kindergarteners to understand how light and water work together to create a rainbow.

Wind Experiment

Kids notice wind every day when they play: flying kites, watching leaves swirl, or blowing bubbles. They see how air moves objects differently and experience wind with all 5 senses. Wind is a natural, fun way to explore science. Try this simple experiment to help kids observe and experiment with air movement.

• Cut strips of construction paper into thin rectangles.
• Tape the strips to the edge of a chair or table.
• Attach a variety of objects to the end of each strip (feather, Q-Tip, crayon, clothespin, straw, etc.).
• Use a small fan or blow dryer to blow “wind” onto the strips.
• Make observations about the objects and how they moved when the wind was present.

Weather Writing Center

Build vocabulary and strengthen writing skills with a weather-themed writing center. Students will use targeted weather vocabulary to write sentences, make books, respond to prompts, and more. Grab your Weather Word Bank Writing Center from Simply Kinder + HERE!

Spring Weather Crafts

Weather-themed crafts not only spark imagination but also help children learn about the seasons in a tactile way.

Raindrop Painting

• Blue Paint
• Water
• Dropper
• Straw
• Paper

Thin out the blue paint with a small bit of water. Students will drop the paint onto their paper to resemble raindrops. Using a straw, students will create “wind” to blow on the raindrops. The paint will spread around the paper to create a design. Cut the masterpieces into the shape of a raindrop and back on blue paper.

Cloud Painting

This simple and mess-free cloud painting is sure to be a hit with your students.

• Cut cloud shapes out of white cardstock.
• Place one cloud shape in a Ziploc bag.
• Add blue and white paint inside the bag.
• Zip the bag and have students mash the paint around the cloud.
• Remove the clouds to dry.

Spring Weather Snacks

Spring weather isn’t just about learning; it’s also a great time to bring weather-inspired fun to snack time!

Cloud Jello

Add a small amount of mini marshmallows to individual cups of blue Jello. Top with rainbow candy strips.

Rain Water

Fill cups with blue Hawaiian Punch and add whipped topping to create this tasty beverage.

Weather activities for spring are meaningful, hands-on, and easy to integrate into your daily routine. Turn unpredictable spring weather into memorable learning experiences.