Weather | Science through Picture Books

Weather: A Literature-Based Science Unit for Grades K-5

Turn "What's the weather like today?" into a favorite part of your homeschool day! Weather trades dry textbook explanations for engaging picture books that make learning about weather fun and interesting for kids.

This 12-book unit takes your family through a variety of weather topics including general weather and forecasting, the seasons, weather around the world, clouds, storms, rain, lightning and thunder, wind, snow, tornadoes, and hurricanes. Each lesson centers around a read-aloud picture book, paired with narration — a simple, worksheet-free way to see exactly what your child is learning and remembering.

What's included:

• A curated list of 12 hand-picked picture books, plus optional YouTube video pairings for each topic
• Before- and after-reading discussion questions and narration prompts for every book
• Tips for finding or substituting books 
• Flexible scheduling options — complete the unit in 3, 4, 6, or 12 weeks depending on your pace
• An Enrichment Activities chart for hands-on learning experiences 
• Extension ideas for older children
• Guidance for using narration, science notebooks, and discussion effectively with multiple ages

Designed for grades K-5, this unit works beautifully as a full science curriculum, a supplement to an existing program, or a springboard for your own unit study. Step outside, look out your window, and let your family's curiosity about wind, rain, snow, and storms take the lead.

Want to sample a Science Through Picture Books unit? You can download a free sample here.

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