Print & Play Guide

Why Weather in Grade 2?

Weather observation is a core NGSS Grade 2 topic. Vocabulary like RAINBOW and BLIZZARD enriches daily weather‑chart routines and strengthens descriptive writing.

Learning Targets

• I can match 15 weather words to pictures.
• I can describe today’s weather using at least three vocabulary words.
• I can locate words in a 12 × 12 grid left‑to‑right or top‑to‑bottom.

3‑Day Sequence

Day	Time	Activity	Resource
1	10 min	Weather pictogram sort	cut‑outs
	15 min	grade2-weather-word-search solve	puzzle
2	20 min	Cloud‑in‑a‑Jar STEM demo	mason jars
	10 min	Word Search ANSWER check & discuss severe‑weather terms	puzzle show‑answers
3	25 min	Weather diary writing (yesterday / today / tomorrow)	worksheet
	10 min	Exit Ticket Kahoot	tablet

Rubric (3‑Level)

3	2	1
Uses ≥ 10 vocab words correctly	5–9 words	≤ 4 words

Related Puzzles

• Grade 2 Weather Word Search
• Weather Mini Crossword G2 (coming soon)

References

1. NGSS Lead States. (2013). 2-ESS2-1 & 2-ESS2-3 Performance Expectations.
2. CASEL. (2023). SEL Competencies Framework – Self-management links to weather journaling.