Little Lab Coats
Weather Window Station Reference Card
Kindergarten
Weather is what the sky and air are like today, and daily observations help us notice patterns.
Unit sample
K-ESS2 ยท Weather & Seasons
Free Little Lab Coats sample for teaching the big idea at home.
Key vocabulary
weathersunnycloudywindyrainypattern
What to notice
- Weather can be observed every day.
- Symbols help young scientists record evidence.
- Many days of evidence reveal patterns.
Materials snapshot
- Window, doorway, or safe outdoor spot
- Weather symbol cards or crayons
- Thermometer optional
- Pencil
- Worksheet
Talk-about prompts
- What did the sky look like?
- What did the air feel like?
- How might tomorrow be the same or different?
Why it matters
A strong answer uses observable evidence: sky condition, wind, and warm/cool feel. It should not rely on guesses only.
Family bridge: This card helps parents coach the evidence sentence with quick, concrete language at home.