Seasons and Weather: Supplemental Guide 219Dear Family Member,Over the next several days, your child will continue to learn about seasons and
weather. The letters from make-believe fi fth-grader Annie will discuss thunderstorms and
safety tips for bad weather. Your child will also learn about meteorologists—people who
study the weather and make predictions about the weather.Below are some activities that you can do at home to reinforce what your child is
learning about seasons and weather.- “The Grasshopper and the Ants”
Have your child retell the story, “The Grasshopper and the Ants,” to you. I have
included the story in this letter. Ask your child what the grasshopper and the ants in this
story do during the summertime and the wintertime. This story teaches the importance of
being prepared for the future and thinking ahead.- Emergency Plan
Your child will learn about safety during severe—or very bad—weather. Ask your child
about safe and unsafe behavior during a thunderstorm. You may wish to talk to your child
about what s/he should do in the event of an emergency, like a snowstorm, hurricane, or
earthquake. You may wish to put together an emergency bag with fi rst aid, water bottles,
and other necessities, identify the safest spots in your home to hide, and agree on a
meeting place in case your family gets separated during a weather emergency.- Predict the Weather
Talk to your child about the daily weather, asking if it is sunny, cloudy, rainy, or windy.
Then have your child plan what s/he should wear and bring to school. For instance, if it
is very sunny, your child may need to put on sunscreen; if there are gray clouds in the
sky, your child may need to wear a raincoat or bring an umbrella to school. You can also
watch the evening weather report on television together to see a meteorologist predict
the weather for the next day.- Read Aloud Each Day
Set aside time to read to your child about seasons and weather.I hope you have enjoyed learning about seasons and weather with your child!6B-2