Weather Words
Learn weather words for ages 4-7: sun, rain, snow, wind, cloud and storm. Match words to pictures, flip flashcards and play a quiz.
Key takeaways
- Weather words name what the sky is doing
- Read and say: sun, rain, snow, wind, cloud, storm
- Looking outside helps you match the word to the weather
Look at the sky
What is the weather today? Look out of the window!
The sun can shine. ☀️ The rain can fall. 🌧️
Let's learn six weather words. Say each word, then look at the picture.
Your weather word list
| Word | Sky |
|---|---|
| sun | ☀️ |
| rain | 🌧️ |
| snow | ❄️ |
| wind | 💨 |
| cloud | ☁️ |
| storm | ⛈️ |
Say the sounds: s-u-n makes sun. You can sound it out!
Talk about the weather
Use a weather word in a little sentence:
The sun is hot today. ☀️
I need a coat in the rain. 🌧️
We made a snowman in the snow. ⛄
Tell someone what the sky is doing right now.
Wet and dry days
On a wet day there is rain or a big storm. ⛈️ You stay dry inside!
On a dry day there is sun ☀️ or fluffy clouds. ☁️ You can play outside.
The wind can blow on any day. 💨 It moves the leaves!
Play and practise
Play the matching game. Drag each weather word to the right picture.
Flip the flashcards to check yourself. Then build the weather word by tapping the letters in order. The picture is your clue.
Keep going
Try these next:
- Picture words: Colour Words
- Words for animals: Animal Words
- Time of day: Time Words (morning, night, today)
You learned six weather words today. How is the sky? 🌤️
Quick quiz
Test yourself and earn XP
Which word matches ☀️?
☀️ is the sun. The sun is bright and warm.
What falls from the sky when it is cold and white? ❄️
Snow ❄️ is cold and white. It is fun to play in!
Which word matches 🌧️?
🌧️ is rain. Rain makes everything wet.
Play & learn
Match the weather word to the picture +10 XP
Completed ✓ +10 XP
Weather word cards +5 XP
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Build the weather word +10 XP
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FAQ
Children see the weather every day. Words like sun and rain are short and easy to read, and they help kids talk about the world outside.
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