Look at the Sky

Look at the Sky

What students learn

Students learn to look up and notice simple sky clues like the sun, clouds, and signs of rain. Start with Sky Watching: Look Up and Notice so the child hears the first idea right away.

Why it matters

When children notice the sky, they can talk about the weather in a clear way. Use Sky Watching: Find the Cloud Clues to help them connect clouds to weather words.

Learn the idea

The sky can tell us a lot. Clouds, bright sun, and dark rain clouds are all clues. Watch Sky Watching: Look for Rain Clues to hear how rain clues help with a weather guess.

Try it

Look outside together and ask the child to name one thing they see in the sky. Then ask if it looks sunny, cloudy, or rainy.

Parent guide

Keep the talk short and concrete. Ask the child to point first, then say the word. If they are unsure, offer a choice between sun, clouds, or rain.