Weather is what the sky and air are doing outside right now, sunny, rainy, windy or snowy. Weather changes from day to day. It can be cooler in the morning and warmer in the afternoon, on the very same day.

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⛅ Weather basics

8 short answers for ages 3–6. Start with “What do clouds look like today?” or explore the complete set together.

What this set covers

This set has 8 short, child-friendly answers about this topic and is designed for ages 3–6. Every card adds a fact, something small to try and a prompt that keeps the conversation going.

Tap a question to reveal the answer, share the fun fact, try the tiny activity, then talk about it together.

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What do clouds look like today? Revealexpand_more Flip to revealautorenew

What do clouds look like today?

Clouds are big white or grey shapes floating in the sky. Look up and see what shape they make.

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Talk about itDoes your cloud look like an animal or a toy?

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Did you know?Some clouds look like fluffy cotton balls in the sky.

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Try itLook up at the clouds and say what shape you see.

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Still curious?Why do clouds float instead of falling down?Learn more in the full apparrow_forward

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What is weather? Revealexpand_more Flip to revealautorenew

What is weather?

Weather is what the sky and air are doing outside right now, sunny, rainy, windy or snowy. Weather changes from day to day.

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Talk about itWhat is your favourite kind of weather?

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Did you know?It can be cooler in the morning and warmer in the afternoon, on the very same day.

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Try itLook outside right now and describe today's weather in one word.

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Still curious?Why is the sky blue?Learn more in the full apparrow_forward

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Is today cloudy or sunny? Revealexpand_more Flip to revealautorenew

Is today cloudy or sunny?

On a cloudy day the sky is covered in grey. On a sunny day the sky is bright blue.

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Talk about itDo you like cloudy days or sunny days more?

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Did you know?On a very cloudy day, the whole sky can turn grey with no sun in sight at all.

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Try itLook outside and tell me if today is cloudy or sunny.

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Still curious?What happens to the sun on a cloudy day?Learn more in the full apparrow_forward

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Why is the sky blue? Revealexpand_more Flip to revealautorenew

Why is the sky blue?

Sunlight carries all the colours inside it. Blue spreads out across the sky the most, so the sky looks blue.

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Talk about itWhat is the prettiest sky colour you have seen?

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Did you know?At sunset the sky turns orange and red.

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Try itLook at the sky at midday, then again in the evening, and see how the colour changes.

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Still curious?What are clouds made of?Learn more in the full apparrow_forward

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What are clouds made of? Revealexpand_more Flip to revealautorenew

What are clouds made of?

A cloud is made of lots of tiny water droplets floating high in the air. When the droplets gather and get heavy, they fall as rain.

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Talk about itWhat is the most interesting cloud shape you have seen?

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Did you know?A cloud that looks light actually carries a lot of water.

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Try itLook for a cloud today and see what it looks like, an animal or something else.

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Still curious?How do we know what tomorrow's weather will be?Learn more in the full apparrow_forward

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What should you wear outside today? Revealexpand_more Flip to revealautorenew

What should you wear outside today?

You look at the weather and pick clothes that match, a coat when it is cold, a hat when it is sunny.

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Talk about itWhat is your favourite thing to wear when you go outside?

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Did you know?Wearing the right clothes helps your body stay warm or cool outside.

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Try itPick out one thing to wear outside today and tell me why.

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Still curious?What would you wear on a rainy day?Learn more in the full apparrow_forward

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How do we know tomorrow's weather? Revealexpand_more Flip to revealautorenew

How do we know tomorrow's weather?

People who study the weather look at the sky, clouds, and wind to guess what tomorrow will be like. It is a guess, so it sometimes turns out a little different.

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Talk about itHas a wrong forecast ever surprised you?

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Did you know?Weather is even watched from space, with special satellites.

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Try itCheck today's weather forecast and see tomorrow if it was right.

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Still curious?Why does it rain?Learn more in the full apparrow_forward

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Is it a hot day or a cold day? Revealexpand_more Flip to revealautorenew

Is it a hot day or a cold day?

On a hot day the air feels warm on your skin. On a cold day the air feels cool or chilly.

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Talk about itDo you feel hot or cold right now?

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Did you know?Your skin can feel warm air and cold air the moment you step outside.

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Try itStep outside for a moment and feel if the air is warm or cool.

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Still curious?What do you do differently on a hot day than a cold day?Learn more in the full apparrow_forward

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When the questions run out, a story

Gentle stories where your child is the hero and Growy the friend.

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Answers are simplified for young children and checked against child-friendly science references.

⛅ Weather basics

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Growy and the Stars

Growy and the Magic Bridge

Growy and the Cloud Full of Feelings

Growy and the Wobbly Wheels

Growy and the Nest of Words

Growy and the First Day

Growy and the Little Throne

Growy and the New Star

Growy and the Tooth Castle

Growy and the Rainbow Plate

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