Free Printable Weather Chart for Kids (Preschool & Classroom)

This free printable weather chart PDF for kids is a simple daily activity that fits perfectly into a preschool morning routine, kindergarten classroom, homeschool curriculum, or just a fun family observation activity at home. Print the free PDF, hang it somewhere kid-height, and use it each morning to have your child check outside and mark the day’s weather. It’s the kind of small daily habit that builds observation skills, weather vocabulary, and consistent learning routines over the course of a school year and beyond.

Weather Report Pin Image Collage on Yellow Background

Weather charts are one of those small preschool and early elementary activities that punch way above their weight in educational value. My kids have used weather charts on and off since preschool, and the daily “let’s check the weather” moment has been one of those tiny routines that’s built consistency, observation habits, and a real awareness of seasonal patterns over the years.

This free printable version is the one I’ve decided on after trying a bunch of options. Simple layout, kid-friendly icons, clear categories, works for daily use or as a bigger classroom bulletin board display.

A few practical tips from years of using weather charts with my kids. Hang it at kid-height so they can reach it and mark the weather themselves, this is what turns it from an “adult activity” into a kid-owned routine.

Laminate it if you want to reuse it long-term, dry-erase markers work perfectly on laminated charts. Use it as the daily morning conversation starter, “let’s look outside and see what the weather is doing today” is a small ritual that gets kids thinking observationally. And don’t stress about consistency, if some days get missed, no big deal, the value comes from ongoing use over weeks and months, not from perfect daily marking. Print, hang, and let the kids own the routine.

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Why You’ll Love This Activity

It exposes kids to the concepts of yesterday, today and tomorrow.
They will practice making scientific observations and predictions.
Gently introduces them to weather terminology and vocabulary words.
Helps children understand correlation between months and seasons used with a calendar.

Recommended Supplies

Weekly Weather Chart

In this free printable weather chart for kids, you will receive a weekly weather report where the kids can chart the different weather conditions, low and high temperatures and the time for the sunrise and sunset under each day of the week.

Print it once and laminate it to make it reusable with dry erase markers. You can even stick magnets to the back and keep it on your fridge!

Daily Weather Chart

There is also a daily weather chart printable included. It records the date, month and season. There is also a place to record that day’s type of weather by circling the correct image of different types of weather to coincide with it i.e. sunny, partly sunny, windy etc.

It also provides a place for them to draw a picture of tomorrow’s weather forecast, a place to record today’s temperature and graph it on a thermometer.

There’s also a spot to write what activity today’s weather is perfect for or if the child can’t write yet, they can draw a picture or use stickers!

Books About Weather

All About Weather: A First Weather Book for Kids is perfect for kids ages 3 – 5. They will learn about all bout balmy days of summer, crisp fall nights and the four seasons. It also teaches them how clouds form, why it rains and more!
Oh Say Can You Say What’s the Weather Today? The Cat in the Hat and company travel by hot air balloon into various weather including rain, snow, thunder, tornados and even hurricanes. Kids learn about thermometers, wind vanes, cloud formation and more!

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I download this PDF?

Simply click the link, save to your device or computer and print!

What age is this printable weather chart for?

Pre-school and school aged kids will benefit from using this weather chart in different ways.
Preschool (2-4 years): Simple daily weather observation, matching icons to weather, learning weather vocabulary.
Kindergarten (5-6 years): Daily tracking, weather pattern recognition, reading temperature.
Elementary (7-10 years): Weekly and monthly tracking, weather patterns, seasonal changes, connecting weather to activities.

Is this still a good activity for kids who can’t read yet?

Yes, this activity uses picture icons for weather categories so kids who aren’t reading yet can point or match up icons.

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