Weather Window

Why

Peer through the window panes! What's the weather? Kids use Color Wonder™ Markers and Paper to draw a window on the weather. The best part is it's mess-free!

Steps

1. To make your Weather Window, tear a 1-inch (5 cm) strip from the long edge of a piece of Color Wonder™ Paper. Tear another 1-inch (2.5 cm) strip from the short edge of the same paper. Place strips across the paper to form window panes. Tape the ends of the strips to the back of the paper.

2. What kind of weather do you see out of your window? What kind of weather do you wish you could see? Draw a weather scene on your paper, marking right over the strips. Add lots of details to the sky, trees, and buildings. Draw people's clothes to show the weather, too.

3. When your drawing is finished, pull the strips away to reveal window panes.

Safety Guidelines

Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project. Observe children closely and intervene as necessary to prevent potential safety problems and ensure appropriate use of arts and crafts materials. Some craft items, particularly beads and buttons, are potential choking hazards for young children. Avoid use of such small parts with children younger than 3 years. Craft items such as scissors, push pins and chenille sticks may have sharp points or edges. Avoid use of materials with sharp points by children younger than 4 years. Read all manufacturers' safety warnings before using arts and craft supplies.

Color Wonder™—Wash hands well with soap and water after use.

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Supplies

crayola supplies
  • Color Wonder™ Markers
  • Color Wonder™ Paper
household supplies
  • paper towels
  • clear adhesive tape

Where & When

"This is a favorite rainy-day activity. We all gather around the table to draw our weather wishes."
Martha N., family child care provider.

"Our kids made Weather Windows for each season. I cut them apart to make puzzles."
Arpiar G., father of 3- and 5-year-olds.


Interesting Info

A barometer is a special weather tool used to measure atmospheric pressure and predict weather conditions. When the barometer level is falling rapidly, it usually means a storm is coming. When it is rising, fair weather is predicted.