A great preschool weather song can be an invaluable part of your daily schedule if you do it right. Before I get into that, let me explain why I make song printables.
I like having song lyrics posted in my class for various reasons, but my two favorite ones are these; The first is that even though my students are years away from reading, I want them to make the connection ( or at least be given the opportunity to) between words we are singing and print. I don’t point to the words as I sing, but I often say ” Oh here are the words, let me put them on the board, so I know what to sing!” Another reason is to have lyrics printed out for substitutes if needed.
Preschool Weather Song Lyrics
Click here or on the image to print.
Tune and actions for this weather song
The song is sung to the tune of Clementine and use the following actions as you sing:
What’s the weather?
( Arms out like you are asking a question)
What’s the weather?
( Arms out like you are asking a question)
What’s the weather, everyone?
( Arms out like you are asking a question)
Is it windy?
( Sway arms back and forth)
Is it cloudy?
( Wiggle palms making clouds in the air)
Is there rain?
( Make rain with fingers)
Or is there sun?
( Make a circle with two hands and raise it above your head)
When do you sing weather songs at preschool?
Outside
I used to sing this song at circle time but checking the weather at a rug inside just never seemed meaningful. For years now I have used this song as a transition song as we are going inside after our outside time. The children can look at the trees to see if it’s windy, they can feel for rain, and of course find clouds. One thing I have noticed since I have done this is that so many children think it’s sunny if there is daylight. That is just one example of learning opportunities that would probably not happen if we were checking the weather through the window.
Make time for discussion.
Wherever you fit this song into your schedule, make sure there is enough time for you to have possible discussions, and new explorations and to answer your students’ questions.
Print this out and send it home! So many parents ask me for song lyrics, and with these simple lyric printables, I can just print one off for them!
Do you have a weather song you use in your classroom? Share why you love it in the comments or on No Time For Flash Cards Facebook Page.
Mary Borgsmiller says
I use the weather song by Dr. Jean. It helps the kiddos recognize letters and learn to spell the words sunny, cloudy, rainy, windy, snowy, foggy.
silvia says
Is there a spanish version?
Allison McDonald says
No but that’s a great idea!