Bring storytime to life with this enchanting collection of 20 outdoor learning activities inspired by Meet the Weatherby Caryl Hart. Designed for early years educators, forest school leaders and families, this resource transforms the book’s playful exploration of sunshine, rain, wind, snow and storms into hands-on outdoor adventures children will love.
Each activity builds on a weather theme from the story, helping children deepen their understanding of the natural world through sensory play, movement, creativity and child-led exploration. From shadow games on sunny days and leaf races in the wind, to puddle investigations, cloud spotting, icy treasure hunts and storm-sound play, these ideas make learning about weather fun, meaningful and active.
Perfect for linking literacy with outdoor learning, the activities encourage children to observe, question, imagine and describe the world around them. They support early science concepts, language development, gross motor skills, creativity and confidence outdoors—while nurturing a lifelong curiosity about nature.
What’s Inside
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20 weather-themed outdoor activities based on Meet the Weather
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Ideas that support early science, language, creativity and physical development
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Simple, low-prep activities suitable for all seasons
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Nature-based, open-ended and child-led explorations
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Perfect for story-linked learning indoors and outdoors
Perfect For
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Early years practitioners and nurseries
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Forest school sessions
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Outdoor learning programmes
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Home-educating families
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Anyone wanting to bring books alive through nature-based play
Celebrate stories, spark imagination and explore the weather in real life.
This activity guide makes outdoor learning magical, meaningful and full of wonder.
