Calendar and weather charting is a fun, educational activity that help 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
• Preschool Morning Time Bundle

Calendar and time charting for kids

Each weekday morning, the very 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 was designed so that 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.

Related: Tips and Tricks for Using Homeschool Menu Covers and Homeschool Kindergarten: Daily Rhythm, Schedule, and Curriculum

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. 

Related: Hands-on Alphabet Recognition and Formation Activities and 50 Hands-on Math Activities for Preschool and Kindergarten

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.

Preschool Morning Time Bundle

The Preschool Morning Time Bundle is designed for the younger children, ages 2-5. In addition to the Traceable Monthly Calendar, the Preschool Morning Time Bundle includes a simplified Weather Chart and an All About Me page where they can practice writing their name and expressing their feelings. 

This entire exercise takes only a few minutes each morning and so much is gained! I hope you find these resources as helpful and enjoyable as we do as you offer your children the opportunity to learn more about the time and space they live in and the world around them. Shop all of our Morning Time resources below!