by Jen Henderson, freelance journalist and weather expert. As a storm chaser and weather safety expert, I get all kinds of questions about the best way to teach children to appreciate weather and to understand the dangers and risks involved with storms. Two of the most important suggestions I make are to talk to kids often […]
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Pretend Play Meteorologist
Have you read Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs by Judi Barrett? Learn about the weather using that story for inspiration then pretend play meteorologist. Weather Window & Weather Journal Find a window near your eating space, and christen it “the weather window”. Now, dub your children junior meteorologists! (Explain that meteorologists study the weather.) […]