TK Weather Wizards: Exploring Seasons Beyond Four Walls
Help me give my students an outdoor seasons and weather classroom complete with binoculars, a rain gauge, thermometer, and Lakeshore Seasons and Weather Box, along with a TPT gift card and laminating sheets for indoor activities.
Welcome to our vibrant TK classroom, where every day is filled with the boundless energy and curiosity of our diverse group of 4 and 5-year-olds. From animated discussions about their families and weekend adventures to the palpable joy that fills the room, it's clear that this is a space brimming with life and excitement. In our classroom, silence is a rarity - instead, it's a lively hub of activity and exploration.
We firmly believe that the best way to understand weather and seasons is by immersing ourselves outside, where all five senses come alive.
Our school boasts a dedicated playground for our younger students, complete with a rich tapestry of natural elements. Our students learn best when they are fully engaged and they are fully engaged when they are out of the 4 walls of the classroom!
Throughout the year, we'll go outside equipped with weather tools like thermometers, rain gauges, and binoculars. We'll observe changes in trees and animals through play and observation. As budding scientists, we'll collect data to bring indoors to better understand for analysis through projects to understand the dynamic interplay of weather and seasons. Thanks to resources from Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT), we're enhancing our outdoor learning adventures with engaging activities that bring the weather to life. From crafting wind socks to constructing weather mobiles, our students are actively involved in their learning journey outside. Our classroom transforms into a bustling weather station with dramatic play centers, igniting their imaginations as they immerse themselves in meteorology.
In our TK classroom, every day is an adventure, and every moment is an opportunity for discovery. Together, we're not just learning about weather and seasons - we're experiencing them firsthand, forging a deeper connection with the world around us.
Kicko Pack of 12 Binoculars Toy for Kids - 3.5"x5" Kids Binoculars for Bird Watching and Jungle Pretend Play - Forest Guard Costume - Safari Party Favors and Educational Adventure Gifts for Children
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$23.99
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$47.98
Taylor Jumbo Rain Gauge - Elementary - Kids - Weather Resistant
• School Specialty
$23.17
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$23.17
AcuRite Suction Cup Thermometer, White - 00315CADIA1
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$11.09
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$22.18
HERKKA 200 Pack Laminating Sheets, Holds 8.5 x 11 Inch Sheets, 3 Mil Clear Thermal Laminating Pouches 9 x 11.5 Inch Lamination Sheet Paper for Laminator, Round Corner Letter Size
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$20.00
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$20.00
Materials cost
$293.32
Vendor shipping charges
$6.32
Sales tax
$26.84
3rd party payment processing fee
$4.40
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$360.88
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$63.68
Total project goal
$424.56
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$424.56
6 Donors
-$84.38
Donations toward project cost
-$73.97
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$10.41
match offer
-$337.54
Match offer toward project cost
-$286.91
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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