The wind pushes against a kite and lifts it up high into the sky. A kite needs a string so it does not fly away and get lost.

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💨 Wind and air

8 short answers for ages 3–6. Start with “What causes wind?” 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 causes wind? Revealexpand_more Flip to revealautorenew

What causes wind?

The sun warms the air more in some places than others. Warm air rises, and cool air rushes in to take its place, and that moving air is what you feel as wind.

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Talk about itWhat is the strongest wind you have ever felt?

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Did you know?The strongest wind on Earth blows inside a tornado.

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Try itWatch a flag or a tree today and see how the wind moves it.

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

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Why does a kite fly? Revealexpand_more Flip to revealautorenew

Why does a kite fly?

The wind pushes against a kite and lifts it up high into the sky.

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Talk about itHave you ever flown a kite?

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Did you know?A kite needs a string so it does not fly away and get lost.

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Try itRun with a kite, or a paper shape on a string, and watch the wind lift it.

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Still curious?What would happen to a kite with no wind at all?Learn more in the full apparrow_forward

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Why do leaves blow away in the wind? Revealexpand_more Flip to revealautorenew

Why do leaves blow away in the wind?

Leaves are light, so the wind can easily pick them up and carry them along the ground.

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Talk about itHave you ever chased a leaf blowing in the wind?

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Did you know?A pile of leaves can scatter everywhere in just one big gust of wind.

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Try itToss a leaf up in the air and watch the wind carry it.

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Still curious?Why can the wind carry a leaf but not a rock?Learn more in the full apparrow_forward

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Why does it get windy? Revealexpand_more Flip to revealautorenew

Why does it get windy?

It gets windier when warm and cool air meet quickly, like when a storm arrives. The air then rushes faster.

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Talk about itWhat is the windiest place you have visited?

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Did you know?Wind gets stronger when it is squeezed between tall buildings.

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Try itNotice if it is windier in an open space than near buildings or trees.

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Still curious?Why do leaves rustle in the wind?Learn more in the full apparrow_forward

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Why do leaves rustle in the wind? Revealexpand_more Flip to revealautorenew

Why do leaves rustle in the wind?

Wind pushes leaves against each other and against the branch, and that makes a soft rustling sound.

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Talk about itWhat is your favourite sound the wind makes?

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Did you know?Thin, dry leaves rustle louder than thick ones.

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Try itStand by a tree on a windy day, close your eyes, and listen to the rustling.

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Still curious?Why can kites fly?Learn more in the full apparrow_forward

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Why does a pinwheel spin? Revealexpand_more Flip to revealautorenew

Why does a pinwheel spin?

A pinwheel has little flat blades, and when wind pushes on them, the whole pinwheel spins around.

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Talk about itHow fast can you make a pinwheel spin?

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Did you know?You can make your own wind by blowing on a pinwheel with your mouth.

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Try itBlow gently on a pinwheel, or spin a paper fan, and watch it turn.

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Still curious?What would happen to a pinwheel with no wind or breath at all?Learn more in the full apparrow_forward

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What does wind do to your hair? Revealexpand_more Flip to revealautorenew

What does wind do to your hair?

Wind can lift your hair up and blow it around your face while you run or stand outside.

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Talk about itHow does it feel when wind blows through your hair?

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Did you know?You cannot see the wind itself, only what it moves, like your hair or a leaf.

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Try itStand outside and see if the wind moves your hair.

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Still curious?Why can we feel wind on our skin but not see it?Learn more in the full apparrow_forward

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Why can kites fly? Revealexpand_more Flip to revealautorenew

Why can kites fly?

Wind pushes on a kite and holds it up in the air, while the string in your hand guides it. The kite's tail helps it stay steady instead of spinning.

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Talk about itHave you ever flown a kite?

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Did you know?People have flown kites for thousands of years.

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Try itIf you have a kite, fly it today, or watch a plastic bag ride the wind.

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Still curious?Why do seasons change?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.

💨 Wind and air

What this set covers

Questions in this set

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When the questions run out, a story

Growy and the Stars

Growy and the Magic Bridge

Growy and the Cloud Full of Feelings

Growy and the Big Cup

Growy and the Steps That Come Back

Growy and the Very Big Bed

Growy Stays Close

Growy Waves Goodbye

Growy and the Warm Arms

Growy and the Cold Air

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