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Clouds

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Children listen to a short science read-aloud that asks why clouds turn gray and why clouds float. The book opens the door to talking about clouds, weather, and fog in a simple way that works well for circle time.

Use it in a small group when you want children to notice sky changes and use weather words. The text supports early science talk and helps children practice asking and answering questions about what they observe.

It fits well with a seasonal lesson on the sky and weather for second and third grade readers.

Teaching & Discussion Guide

Use this guide to turn Clouds into a mini reading lesson at home or in the classroom.

Concepts & skills practiced

Cloud vocabulary
Weather science
Observing the sky
Early STEM concepts
Questioning and predicting

Discussion Questions

1 The title is Clouds. What do you already know about clouds before we read?
2 The opening asks why clouds turn gray. What do you think might make a cloud look gray instead of white?
3 The opening also asks why clouds float. What do you notice about clouds when you look up at the sky?
4 What weather words do you think connect to clouds and fog?
5 As we read, what science ideas are we learning about clouds?
6 After reading, how could you explain clouds to someone in our class?

Words to Learn

cloud: A cloud is a group of tiny drops of water or ice in the sky.
gray: Gray is a color that clouds may look like when they are full of water.
float: To float means to stay up in the air without falling.
weather: Weather is what the air and sky are like outside each day.
science: Science is learning about how the world works.
fog: Fog is a cloud that is near the ground.

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