🌤️ Overview
Weather changes every day, and learning simple weather words helps children describe the world around them. This Grade 1 Weather Word Search introduces ten basic terms that children often see outside, from sun and clouds to rain and snow. By solving the puzzle, learners practice English spelling while connecting language with real-life observations.
🎮 How to Play
- Review the list of ten weather words.
- Search the puzzle grid carefully; words appear horizontally or vertically.
- Circle or highlight each word when you find it.
- After finding a word, look outside and see if you can notice that weather condition.
- Use the printable answer key to check your results.
🎯 Learning Goals / Skills
- Build English vocabulary for everyday weather.
- Strengthen early spelling and letter recognition.
- Encourage observation of nature and the environment.
- Connect English learning with simple science concepts.
📖 Word List + Mini-Glossary
- SUN — the bright star that gives us light and warmth.
- RAIN — water that falls from the clouds.
- SNOW — soft white ice crystals falling in cold weather.
- WIND — moving air that we can feel outside.
- CLOUD — a white or gray shape floating in the sky.
- FOG — thick mist that makes it hard to see far.
- HAIL — small balls of ice that fall during some storms.
- SKY — the space above us where clouds, sun, and stars appear.
- STORM — strong weather with heavy rain and wind.
- BREEZE — a light, gentle wind.
👩🏫 Teacher Tips
- Observation Game: After finding the words, ask students to draw today’s weather.
- Science Link: Compare gentle weather (breeze, sun) with stronger weather (storm, hail).
- Safety Connection: Talk about safe behavior during storms or strong wind.
- Creative Task: Encourage children to write a short weather report using at least three words from the list.
🖨 Printable & Answer Key Notes
This puzzle includes short and simple words suitable for young learners. The “Print Blank” version works well for worksheets and group learning, while the “Print with Answers” version allows teachers and parents to guide and check easily.
