Science·Weather & Climate·conceptual
Seasons & Weather Patterns
Know that weather changes with the seasons — spring brings rain and new growth, summer is warmest with long days, autumn brings cooling and falling leaves, winter is coldest with short days — and that this pattern repeats every year
Suggested ages 5–7
Learning journey
Your child is discovering how weather works — learning about different types of weather, how to stay safe during storms, and understanding how weather patterns change with the seasons.
Evidence of understanding
- Name the four seasons and describe typical weather for each
- Explain that days are longer in summer and shorter in winter
- State that the seasonal pattern repeats every year
Assessment prompt
Can Seasons & Weather Patterns tell you what kind of weather to expect in each season and explain that summer has the longest days while winter has the shortest?
Standards alignment
No external standards are linked to this topic.