Weather Words Discovery Cards
Weather Discovery Deck
Set 1: Daily Weather Basics
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Daily Weather • 01
Bright & Clear Sky
Sunny
/ˈsʌn.i/
When the sun shines brightly in the sky with few or no clouds blocking its warm light.
Look: Shadows on the ground
Wear: Sunhat, sunglasses & sunscreen
Can you make a shadow shape using your hands?
Daily Weather • 02
Pitter-Patter Drops
Rainy
/ˈreɪ.ni/
When heavy water droplets fall from clouds in the sky down to the earth, giving plants a drink.
Hear: Splish-splash and drumming rain
Wear: Raincoat, boots & umbrella
Where does rain go after it lands in puddles?
Daily Weather • 03
Fluffy Sky Blanket
Cloudy
/ˈklaʊ.di/
When groups of white or gray clouds cover most of the blue sky, softening the direct sunlight.
Look: Shapes floating in the sky
Wear: Light jacket or cozy sweater
What animal shapes can you spot in the clouds?
Daily Weather • 04
Frozen Ice Crystals
Snowy
/ˈsnoʊ.i/
When temperatures drop below freezing and water freezes into soft, white falling snowflakes.
Feel: Chilly air and soft cold snow
Wear: Heavy coat, mittens, beanie & scarf
Did you know every snowflake has 6 unique sides?
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Set 2: Dynamic Sky & Storms
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Sky Watch • 05
Fast Moving Air
Windy
/ˈwɪn.di/
When air moves quickly across the land, blowing tree branches, spinning pinwheels, and lifting kites.
Look: Leaves dancing and flags waving
Wear: Windbreaker jacket (hold your hat!)
Can you see the wind, or only what it pushes?
Sky Watch • 06
Thunder & Lightning
Stormy
/ˈstɔːr.mi/
Wild weather with dark clouds, heavy rain or snow, strong winds, lightning flashes, and rumbling thunder.
Hear: Deep, booming thunder claps
Safety: Stay cozy and safe indoors!
Why do we see lightning before we hear thunder?
Sky Watch • 07
Ground-Level Cloud
Foggy
/ˈfɑː.ɡi/
A thick cloud that forms very close to the ground, making things far away look blurry and mysterious.
Look: Misty air hiding buildings and trees
Action: Walk slowly and watch your step
Fog is a real cloud you can walk right through!
Sky Watch • 08
7 Glowing Colors
Rainbow
/ˈreɪn.boʊ/
A multicolored arch in the sky made when bright sunlight shines directly through tiny raindrops.
Colors: Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Purple
Where: Look with the sun behind your back
What two weather types create a rainbow together?
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Set 3: The Four Seasons & Changes
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Seasons • 09
New Life & Blooming
Spring
/sprɪŋ/
The season of warming weather, gentle rain showers, sprouting seeds, blooming flowers, and baby animals.
Nature: Green buds & singing birds
Wear: Light jacket & rain boots
What flowers start popping up outside in spring?
Seasons • 10
Warmest & Longest Days
Summer
/ˈsʌm.ɚ/
The warmest season of the year, with extra long daylight hours, bright sunshine, and lush green trees.
Nature: Full green leaves & buzzing bees
Wear: T-shirt, shorts, sandals & swimwear
What is your favorite outdoor activity in summer?
Seasons • 11
Golden Leaves & Harvest
Fall / Autumn
/fɔːl/
The cooling season when tree leaves turn brilliant red, orange, and gold before gently fluttering to the ground.
Nature: Ripe pumpkins, acorns & falling leaves
Wear: Warm sweater, pants & light beanie
How many different colored leaves can you collect?
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Coldest Days & Frost
Winter
/ˈwɪn.t̬ɚ/
The coldest season of the year, with the shortest days, bare tree branches, morning frost, and sometimes snow.
Nature: Resting trees & animal winter sleep
Wear: Heavy winter coat, gloves, scarf & boots
Can you see your breath puff like a cloud in the cold?
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