Calendar and weather charting is a fun, educational activity that helps kids understand the passage of time and the world around them. By keeping track of the days, weeks, and months on a calendar, children can learn about dates, seasons, and the concept of time. Adding weather charting to the mix introduces a hands-on way for kids to observe and record daily weather patterns, like temperature, cloud cover, or rainfall. This simple practice not only boosts their observation and recording skills but also sparks curiosity about how the weather changes and why.

In this blog post:

• Calendar and time charting for kids
• Daily weather charting for kids
• More preschool learning resources from Treehouse Schoolhouse

Calendar and time charting for kids

Each weekday morning, the first thing we do in our home education is grab our Morning Time Menus and dry-erase markers and get to work on our Traceable Monthly Calendars.

I designed the Traceable Monthly Calendar so my children could take ownership of calendar time, rather than just observe me marking the date on a family calendar and writing on the board. It is designed so children can practice letter formation and spelling of the current month as they trace each letter at the top of the page. They will also have numeral practice as they trace each number in the current year and up to the current day’s date. Everything is more fun with dry erase markers, so my children love having this printable in a Morning Time Menu (restaurant menu cover) or in a dry-erase pouch.

Each month includes a beautiful watercolor tree that changes color with the seasons, and now by popular demand, we offer a Southern Hemisphere version for those in our community who have opposite seasons as us!

As children observe and chart the weather on a regular basis they are getting the opportunity to practice prediction skills, observe patterns and seasonal rhythms, gain scientific knowledge, and use critical thinking skills. After we complete our calendar each day, the children fill out their weather charts. They LOVE running outside to check how it looks and feels or observing the weather report online to fill out their charts. 

I designed the Daily Weather Chart to include more than just basic weather and seasons to further their experience.

Daily weather charting for kids

The Daily Weather Chart includes trackers for:

• Weather (such as sunny, cloudy, rainy, etc.)
• Season
• Wind
• Moon phase
• High and low temperature
• Appropriate clothing for the weather

All of these resources are available in our Morning Time Bundle.

More preschool learning resources from Treehouse Schoolhouse

Are you looking for more learning resources for your homeschool? Consider these best-selling resources for your toddler or preschooler.

Treehouse Story School: Preschool

Treehouse Story School: Preschool is 32-weeks of gentle, literature-based curriculum designed for ages 2.5-5 years. This preschool curriculum that invites children to learn through the themes in stories they love. Each week will focus on a picture book, inviting children into connection and learning through music and movement, play-based narration, alphabet and number play, motor skills, practical life development, crafts, and baking together.

It would be a great fit for your toddler or preschooler if you are looking to incorporate multi-sensory, play-based learning while introducing them to timeless stories.

From toddler through upper preschool, this curriculum can be used year after year as you dive deeper into beloved, classic stories your family will cherish. Preview a free week here.

Daily Rhythm Bundle

Children are highly visual–they can feel particularly out of control when they don’t know what to expect of their day. That’s why we recommend using a visual schedule to support your children from the time they are very young.

Rather than trying to stick to a rigid schedule, this set helps you create a general rhythm for your days. The daily rhythm worksheet is laminated and dry erase and the cards can be moved around offering you flexibility and adaptability. 

Will you chart the calendar and weather with your preschooler? Share your experience in the comments below.