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As a class, students turn persona needs into 3–4 clear criteria for their Weather Wardrobe Forecast Guide (e.g., “Shows the weather,” “Has at least two clothing items,” “Easy for families to understand,” “Matches the forecast”). The teacher records criteria with picture icons. Students use thumbs up/down to check if each criterion connects to real weather observations.
Plan day
Day 3
Duration
6 min
Grouping
Whole Class
Steps
6 steps
Lesson plan
6 steps · 6 min| # | What teachers do |
|---|---|
| 1 | Gather around the weather chart. Discuss what the chart shows about today's weather. (5 min) |
| 2 | Brainstorm ideas for criteria the Weather Wardrobe Forecast Guide needs, like 'shows the weather' or 'easy to understand'. (10 min) |
| 3 | Draw or write criteria with picture icons on large paper with guidance from the teacher. Explain what each icon or word means. (7 min) |
| 4 | Use thumbs up or thumbs down to check if each criteria connects to real weather observations. (5 min) |
| 5 | Group movement break: Clap hands and stretch towards the sky like a growing plant. (5 min) |
| 6 | Gather in a circle and share your criteria with your classmates. Talk about why each criterion is important and discuss any changes with support from peers. (5 min) |
Preparation (5 items)
- Create a large weather chart with today's weather conditions using symbols recognizable to kindergarteners.
- Prepare large sheets of paper and markers for drawing or writing criteria.
- Gather picture icons that represent criteria like 'shows the weather' and 'easy to understand'.
- Create thumb icons for the thumbs up/thumbs down activity.
- Organize a space with room for movement and a circle setup for sharing.
Student-facing instructions
Your task is to help create our Weather Wardrobe Forecast Guide! First, look at our big weather chart and talk about what you see. Then, think of what rules or ideas we need for the guide to help us dress right for the weather. Draw or write these ideas with pictures. Check each idea with thumbs up or down to make sure it matches what the weather shows. Finally, share your ideas with the class and talk about why they help us pick the right clothes.