sun
The sun is in the sky.
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Out in the world · AGES 3–5 · WITH A GROWN-UP
Weather
What is happening outside?
Explore our sky and weather pictures. Listen to the words, then notice the world with a grown-up.
LOOK · LISTEN · SAY
Our picture words
Tap Listen to hear the word and sentence. A grown-up can read them aloud too.
Audio plays only when you tap.
rain
Rain falls from a cloud.
cloud
I see a cloud.
wind
Wind is moving air.
snow
Snow falls in flakes.
rainbow
I see a rainbow.
Grown-up tip for this topic
These are simple symbols: drops show rain, flakes show snow, and moving leaves show wind. Rain and snow pictures include clouds too. Your child may know some kinds of weather only from stories or pictures.
LET’S PLAY TOGETHER
Listen. Look. Choose.
Hear or read the prompt together, then tap a picture. Take your time.
Picture 1 of 3
Point together, or tap a picture.
A lovely moment of learning.
You explored three pictures together. Now try the off-screen activity, or enjoy the pictures again.
Try the off-screen activity ↓NOW TAKE THE WORDS INTO YOUR WORLD
Make a weather picture
Look outside together from a safe place, or imagine weather from a story. Draw a cloud, rain or a rainbow. Say, ‘I see a cloud.’ Add any words your child wants to try.
You can stay indoors. Look at the sky around you without looking directly at the sun.
Choose another topic whenever you’re ready →FOR PARENTS & CAREGIVERS
You make the learning meaningful.
Stay with your child, talk about the pictures and follow their interest. Saying a word is optional: pointing, gesturing and listening are welcome. Use your home language alongside English.
How much should we do?
Choose just a few words to begin. There is no target score, streak or required finish. Pause for real-world play and stop when your child is ready.
About the audio and pictures
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