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# Dressing for the Weather

Choose clothing and equipment for different weather: raincoat and rain boots for rain, a sun hat and sunscreen for sun protection, and warm layers for cold. Explain how weather affects daily activities and preparation.

Subject: Science · Area: Weather & Climate · Ages 5 to 7
Page: https://lightmysky.com/learn/science/dressing-for-the-weather-mt_Dj2xr8CoI0

## Ready when they can

- Select appropriate clothing for at least three different weather conditions
- Explain why certain clothes or equipment are needed for specific weather
- Describe how weather affects daily activities like playtime, walking to school, or outdoor events

## Lesson: Dressing for the Weather

Check the weather with a grown-up before going out. Ask what is expected now and later. A cool morning may become a warmer afternoon. Bring a layer you can take off if you feel too warm.

**Example.** Rain falls on Mia's walk to school. A raincoat keeps rain off her clothes. Rain boots keep her feet dry. An umbrella helps keep rain off her too. If she hears thunder, she goes indoors with her grown-up instead.

Light, loose clothes can help on a hot day. A wide-brimmed sun hat shades your face. Ask a grown-up to help you use sunscreen. It helps protect skin from sunburn, but does not block all sun rays. Sun protection can matter on cool days too.

*(drawing: One example of layers: a shirt under a sweater, with a coat on top.)*

Cold weather calls for warm clothing. Layers trap warm air near your body. A shirt, sweater and coat are one example. A warm hat, mittens and suitable boots help too. Tell a grown-up if you feel cold, wet or too warm so they can help you change your clothing.

**Example.** Weather can change outdoor plans. Heavy rain may move recess indoors so children stay dry. A family may move a rainy picnic indoors too. Clothes help us prepare, but sometimes we need to change the activity or place.

**Recap.** Check the weather, then pick the clothes that match it.

*The weather-clothing lesson, questions and flashcards were written for this dataset.*

## Practice

8 questions on this page, each with its working shown.

## Optional connections

- [Types of Weather](https://lightmysky.com/learn/science/types-of-weather-mt_jc9k_HJQGd)
- [Temperature & Thermometers](https://lightmysky.com/learn/science/temperature-and-thermometers-mt_PrWc-HZzDl)