Sunny Words Worksheet Sunny Day Senses
Finding Descriptive Words
NAME: __________________________
DATE: __________________________
Listen and Look!
Listen to the story about the sun. Circle the pictures that match the sunny words you hear!
HOT
BRIGHT
Which things belong on a SUNNY day?
Sunglasses
Umbrella
Sun Hat
Ice Cream
Mittens
Swimming
Draw your favorite thing about a SUNNY day:
Sunny Words Slides SUNNY WORDS
Looking for Descriptive Words
Our Goal
Today, we will learn descriptive words about a sunny day.
Look closely at pictures
Listen for sensory words
Is it HOT?
The sun makes the earth feel WARM or HOT.
"The sand felt hot under my feet."
Is it BRIGHT?
The sun is very BRIGHT and SHINY.
"The sun was so bright I needed my sunglasses."
Read-Along Time!
"Today is a sunny day. The sky is clear and blue. The big, yellow sun is high in the sky. I feel hot and bright. Let's wear a hat!"
Sensory Station
How does the sand feel?
How do the glasses look?
Sunny Words Teacher Guide Sunny Words
Teacher Facilitation Guide
Lesson 1 of 5
30-45 Minutes
Focus Skill
Vocabulary & Sensory Connection
Essential Question
What words describe the sun?
Key Vocabulary
Hot, Bright, Dry, Sunny
The Hook
"Close your eyes and listen..."
Play sounds of waves and seagulls. Ask students: "Where are we? What does the air feel like on your skin? What do you see in the sky?" Introduce the idea that the sun has many names and descriptions.
Step-by-Step Instruction
1
Visual Vocabulary (Slide Deck)
Use the slides to introduce HOT and BRIGHT . Ask students to demonstrate "bright" with their hands (shielding eyes) and "hot" (fanning themselves).
2
Read-Along Mastery
Read the text on Slide 5 slowly. Have students clap every time they hear a word that describes the weather.
3
Sensory Bin Exploration
Set up stations with warm sand (use a desk lamp to warm it slightly) and various sunglasses/hats. Students touch the sand and say "HOT" and wear glasses and say "BRIGHT".
Differentiation
For Support
Provide pre-cut images of sunny-day items for the selection grid. Focus on just one word (HOT).
For Extension
Encourage students to use more complex adjectives like blazing , golden , or scorching .
Discussion Prompts
"If you couldn't use the word 'Sunny', what other word would you use?"
"Can it be sunny and cold at the same time? Why or why not?"
"How does your body feel when you step out into the bright sun?"
Rainy Results Slides RAINY RESULTS
What happens because of rain?
The Big Question
"When it rains, what changes?"
Plants
People
Puddles
If... Then...
IF
It Rains
THEN
Flowers Grow
Read-Along
"Splish, splash! The rain falls down. Because it is raining, the grass is getting wet. Little puddles form on the path. The thirsty trees drink the water. Soon, the world will be green!"
What happened because of the rain?
Can you predict?
What do people do because it is raining?
What do animals do because it is raining?
Rainy Results Worksheet Because of the Rain
Finding Cause and Effect
NAME: __________________________
Rainy Results!
Trace the "IF" word. Then, draw what happens next in the "THEN" box!
IF it rains...
IF
THEN plants grow!
IF it rains...
IF
THEN we find puddles!
Your Turn!
What do YOU do because it is raining?
Rainy Results Teacher Guide Rainy Results
Teacher Facilitation Guide
Lesson 2 of 5
Cause and Effect Mastery
Focus Skill
Cause and Effect (If/Then)
Essential Question
What changes when it rains?
Key Concept
Action & Result
The Hook
Bring a dry sponge and a spray bottle . Ask students to predict: "What will happen if I spray this water?" Spray the sponge. Discuss: "The sponge is now wet because I sprayed it. The spray was the cause , and the wet sponge is the effect ."
Instructional Steps
1
Read-Along: Because of Rain
Display Slide 4. Read the text once. On the second read, ask students to stand up when they hear a "result" or something that happened because of rain (grass wet, puddles form).
2
If/Then Thinking
Use Slide 3 to model the "If... Then..." sentence structure. "If the sun goes away and clouds come, then it might rain." Have students repeat the structure.
3
Predictive Drawing
Hand out the "Because of the Rain" worksheet. Model drawing a small puddle in the first "THEN" box. Circulate and ask: "Why did you draw that?"
Common Misconceptions
Students may confuse the cause and the effect (e.g., "The grass is green so it rained"). Use visual cues or arrows to show the flow of time from the rain event to the result.
Wrap-Up Questions
"What is one good thing that happens because of rain?"
"If it didn't rain for a long time, what would happen to the grass?"
Snow vs Rain Slides SNOW vs RAIN
Compare and Contrast
Story 1: Snow Day
"The sky is gray. Small, white snowflakes fall from the clouds. It is very cold! The ground looks white. I need my warm coat and mittens to play outside."
Story 2: Rain Day
"The sky is gray. Water drops fall from the clouds. It is wet! There are puddles on the ground. I need my raincoat and boots to stay dry."
How are they the same?
SNOW
BOTH
Falling from Clouds
Gray Sky
RAIN
Sorting Game!
We are going to use our Sorting Hoops on the floor!
Where does the "Gray Sky" card go?
Weather Sort Activity Weather Sort
Same or Different?
NAME: __________________________
SNOW
RAIN
BOTH
Cut along this line
COLD
WET
FALLING
GRAY CLOUDS
WHITE
SPLASHING
MITTENS
UMBRELLA
Snow vs Rain Teacher Guide Snow vs Rain
Teacher Facilitation Guide
Lesson 3 of 5
Comparing & Contrasting
Focus Skill
Compare and Contrast (Same/Different)
Essential Question
How are rain and snow alike?
Key Tool
Venn Diagram
The Hook
Show a winter boot and a rain boot (or pictures). Ask: "Can I wear this winter boot in the snow? Can I wear it in the rain?" Discuss why we have special gear for different weather, even though both involve water falling from the sky.
Sorting Instruction
1
Read & Listen
Read Slide 2 (Snow) and Slide 3 (Rain). After each, ask: "What color was the sky?" (Both were gray). Help students notice that some things are the same in both stories.
2
Floor Venn Diagram Activity
Place two large hula hoops on the floor so they overlap. Label one "SNOW", one "RAIN", and the middle "BOTH". Give students cards (mittens, umbrella, gray cloud, snowflake) and have them jump into the correct hoop section to place their card.
3
Independent Sort
Students use the "Weather Sort" worksheet to practice their cutting and pasting skills while reinforcing the lesson's categories.
Guided Questioning
"Is snow just frozen rain? How do we know?"
"If the sun came out, would the snow stay or melt?"
"Which weather is louder: rain or snow?"
Next Lesson: Weather Wardrobe (Clothing Application)
Wardrobe Wonders Slides WARDROBE WONDERS
What should we wear?
Staying Safe & Cozy
"Is it better to wear a swimsuit or a parka in the snow?"
Sunny = Light
To keep cool
Snowy = Heavy
To keep warm
Audio Clues
"Brrr! The wind is blowing and the ground is white. I can see my breath!"
Mittens
WARDROBE RELAY!
Listen to the clip... Then RUN to get the gear!
Dress the Bear Activity Dress the Bear
Weather Gear Challenge
NAME: __________________________
Paste gear here!
The Secret Weather:
"The sky is gray and cold. I can hear the wind. Little white stars are falling."
Which gear does the bear need for this weather? Cut and paste!
Cut the right items
SUN HAT
MITTENS
UMBRELLA
WARM SCARF
SUNGLASSES
HEAVY COAT
SANDALS
BOOTS
Wardrobe Wonders Teacher Guide Weather Wardrobe
Teacher Facilitation Guide
Lesson 4 of 5
Application & Simulation
Focus Skill
Listening Comprehension & Application
Essential Question
What do we need to stay safe?
Theme
Wardrobe Readiness
The Hook
Enter the classroom wearing a heavy winter coat (if it's a warm day) or shorts and flip-flops (if it's cold). Act very dramatic: "I'm ready for outside! Wait... why are you looking at me funny?" Allow students to explain why your clothing choice is wrong based on the current weather.
Wardrobe Relay Race
Preparation
Gather real items: Sunglasses, winter hat, umbrella, rain boots, scarf. Place them in a pile at the end of the room.
Gameplay
Read an "Audio Clip" script below. Students must race to the pile, find the item mentioned, and put it on. First one back to their seat wins the round.
Clip 1: "It is a sunny day at the beach. The sand is hot and the light is very bright in my eyes!" ( sunglasses/sun hat)
Clip 2: "Oh no! Gray clouds are here. Splat! I feel water on my head. I need to stay dry." (umbrella/raincoat)
Independent Practice
Pass out the "Dress the Bear" activity. Read the secret weather description aloud: "The sky is gray and cold. I can hear the wind. Little white stars are falling." Help students identify this as snow before they begin cutting.
Extension Ideas
"What is the most important item to have in a thunderstorm?"
"Why don't we wear heavy coats in the summer?"
"If you were a bear in the winter, what would you wear?"
Weather Report Slides LIVE IN 3... 2... 1...
Weather Report Live
Today's Mission
"You are the experts on TV!"
Tell a Fact
Speak Clearly
Your Report Script
1
"Hello! My name is ________________."
2
"Today the weather is ________________."
3
"Because of this weather, you should wear ________________."
Watch the Pros!
Notice how they use their HANDS and their VOICE!
Weather Report Planner Report Planner
Pre-Broadcast Prep
REPORTER: __________________________
1
Circle Your Weather:
Sunny
Rainy
Snowy
2
Draw the Sky:
What color is the sky? Is anything falling?
3
Choose Your Gear:
Live Script:
"Hello! Today the weather is ________________ because I see ________________."
Weather Report Rubric Weather Report Live
Assessment & Rubric
Final Assessment
Synthesis of Lessons 1-4
Learning Objectives
Recalls weather facts accurately.
Connects clothing choices to weather.
Uses descriptive words (vocabulary).
Speaks clearly and confidently.
Performance Rubric
Category Emerging (1) Developing (2) Mastery (3) Information Accuracy Confuses weather types or effects. Identifies weather correctly with help. Clearly states weather type and a related fact. Vocabulary Usage Does not use descriptive words. Uses 1-2 words (e.g., hot, cold). Uses specific vocab from the unit (bright, gray, falling). Clothing Connection Chooses inappropriate gear. Matches 1 item correctly. Explains why gear is needed (Cause & Effect). Presentation Reluctant to speak or very quiet. Reads script with some pausing. Eye contact and clear voice during "broadcast".
Observation Notes (Copy for each student)
Strengths:
Next Steps:
Sequence Complete: Weather Watchers (K-ELA)
Total Assessment Points: /12
