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Literacy Science: Earth Science
Why is it Hot in Summer and Cold in Winter?
Learn about the four seasons and why they happen.Instructions
Get Ready
Gather the following materials. We've linked to our suggested choices, but feel free to substitute!
Read
Read “A Book of Seasons” by Alice Provenson, or another book of your choice about seasons.
Be Curious
Help your tot learn about the four seasons. Refer to SciShow Kids ”Why Are There Seasons?” or another resource of your choice, to help answer questions. Document as you learn, drawing pictures, making lists, and/or taking photos.
- Have you noticed that it’s been [hot/cold/cool] outside lately? That’s because it’s [summer/fall/winter/spring]! That’s called a Season.
- I wonder why we have different seasons. Do you have any ideas?
- Let’s learn more together! This says the sun helps create seasons for us.
- What names of seasons do you remember? Let’s write them down and draw a picture for each one!