Weather and Seasons
Kindergarten · Science · Study Guide
Learn about different kinds of weather and how seasons change throughout the year.
Weather is what the sky and air feel like outside every day. Sometimes the sun shines brightly and the air feels warm. Other days, clouds roll in and bring rain or snow. Wind can make the air feel cool even on a sunny day!
There are four seasons in a year: spring, summer, fall, and winter. Each season has its own special kind of weather. In spring, flowers bloom and rain helps plants grow. Summer is warm and sunny, great for playing outside. In fall, leaves change colors and the air gets cooler. Winter can bring cold temperatures and even snow.
Paying attention to weather helps us decide what to wear and what we can do outside. A meteorologist is a scientist who studies and predicts the weather to help everyone plan their days!
| Season | Weather | What We Wear |
|---|---|---|
| Spring | Warm and rainy | Light jacket |
| Summer | Hot and sunny | Shorts and t-shirt |
| Fall | Cool and breezy | Sweater |
| Winter | Cold and snowy | Heavy coat, hat, gloves |
Key terms
- Weather
- What the air and sky outside are like each day — sunny, rainy, cloudy, or snowy.
- Season
- One of the four parts of the year: spring, summer, fall, and winter.
- Temperature
- How hot or cold the air is outside.
- Meteorologist
- A scientist who studies and predicts weather.
- Cloud
- A fluffy white or gray shape in the sky made of tiny water droplets.
Flashcards
- Weather
- What the air and sky are like outside each day.
- Spring
- The season after winter when flowers bloom and it rains.
- Summer
- The warmest season — great for playing outside.
- Fall
- The season when leaves change colors and drop from trees.
- Winter
- The coldest season — can bring snow and ice.
- Temperature
- How hot or cold the air feels outside.
Practice questions
Which season is usually the hottest?
- Winter
- Fall
- Summer
- Spring
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Answer: Summer
Summer is the hottest season because the sun shines the longest and most directly on Earth.
Rain falls from clouds in the sky.
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Answer: True
Rain is water that falls from clouds when tiny water droplets join together and become heavy.
What is a scientist who studies weather called?
- Biologist
- Meteorologist
- Geologist
- Astronaut
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Answer: Meteorologist
A meteorologist uses tools and science to study clouds, temperature, and wind to predict weather.
There are five seasons in a year.
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Answer: False
There are four seasons: spring, summer, fall, and winter — not five.
In ___, leaves change colors and fall from trees.
Show answer
Answer: fall
In fall (also called autumn), trees stop making food and their leaves change to orange, red, and yellow before falling off.
Fun facts
- Snowflakes are made of ice crystals and every single snowflake has its own unique shape!
- Lightning is a giant spark of electricity in the sky — it can be five times hotter than the surface of the sun!
- Some animals hibernate (sleep all winter) to stay warm when the weather gets cold.
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