Exploring the seasons: Fun and easy ways to teach preschoolers about the weather

The days are getting warmer, and flowers are starting to blossom. Hey, so is your kiddo’s curiosity! Where did winter go? Why are the birds and squirrels back? And why don’t flowers stay all year round? Learning about the four seasons can be a fun-filled adventure. Discover nature’s rhythms with these playful season-inspired activities for your preschooler!

Sing along to nature’s song

Your mini musician’s favorite songs, now with a seasonal spin! Songs about the seasons for preschoolers, like “Fuzzy Little Caterpillar”, “Falling Leaves”, and “Dance like Snowflakes” are a delightful way to celebrate nature!  

For a daily weather check, try “What’s the Weather Like Today?” Add a fun spin with twirls, jumps, and playful props. Let the music bring each season to life!

Make up verses about blooming flowers or swirling snowflakes! Add weather words like rainy, breezy, chilly, or whatever your little lyricist sees outside!

Your superstar’s next musical inspiration? The “Season Song”, over at Learn with Songs in Kiddopia!

Crafting the calendar

Summer beaches, winter snowflakes, and autumn leaves — so many colors and textures for your little artist to explore! Grab a sheet of paper, divide it into four sections, and let the seasonal magic begin. 

Cotton balls turn into a winter snowscape, scrunched-up cut-outs become autumn leaves, sand from a sandbox turns into a beach scene, and colored paper flowers add that spring spirit!

We’re not done yet. Now, it’s calendar time! Have your little crafter jazz up their season chart with holiday stickers! Easter bunnies for spring, Fourth of July fireworks for summer, Halloween ghosts for fall, and merry elves for winter. Every season gets its special sparkle!

Looking for quick and easy craft fun? Our printables are the perfect idea for seasonal crafts with your preschooler! 

Four seasons, infinite fun!

Gather ‘round, it’s game time! This next season-themed activity for your preschooler is perfect for family night or playdates. Each round starts with a season, and players act out fun scenes. Licking popsicles, carving pumpkins, picking flowers, warming up by the fire — watch as the four seasons play out right under your roof!

For some solo playtime, dive into the closet — because dress-up fun never goes out of season! Match outfits to the weather with raincoats for spring, sweaters for winter, and sunglasses for summer.

Here’s a bonus game for puzzle lovers. Race to Buzzle in our app for some brain-busting,  season-themed puzzles!

Page-turners about the turning of the seasons

As the seasons change, so do the stories we tell. Take a reading adventure through the seasons with these delightful reads! Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn by Kenard Pak captures the beauty of transition, while When Winter Comes by Nancy Van Laan paints a cozy picture of snow-filled days. And Then It’s Spring by Julie Fogliano follows the magic of new beginnings, and Summer Is Here by Renée Watson celebrates warm, sun-soaked adventures.

For a delightful four-seasons-in-one, year-long adventure, try The Squirrels’ Busy Year (A First Science Storybook) by Martin Jenkins!

A great time, rain or shine!

Learning about the seasons involves a lot more than telling winter and summer apart. With these season-themed activities, your preschooler will understand time, nature, and change. Your mini weather expert is building real-world connections with the environment! 

So, whether they’re crafting up a storm, leafing through their favorite book, or spotting the first signs of spring, one thing’s for sure: today’s forecast is fun times ahead, with a 100% chance of learning!