“Wind” explained in 4 pictures

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Children understand that wind is moving air, and that even though it cannot be seen, it is a natural force that can be felt or recognized by the movement of objects

Wind is air that is moving.
We cannot really see wind with our eyes.
But we can feel it on our cheeks and hands.

💬 What Is Wind?

Wind is air that is moving. We cannot really see wind with our eyes. But we can feel it on our cheeks and hands.

🤔 When the wind blows, where on your body can you feel it?

When the wind blows, leaves sway.
A pinwheel spins round and round.
Wind has the power to move things.

💬 When the Wind Blows, Things Move

When the wind blows, leaves sway. A pinwheel spins round and round. Wind has the power to move things.

🤔 Have you ever seen something outside being moved by the wind?

There are gentle winds.
A gentle wind blows softly.
A strong wind makes trees and umbrellas sway a lot.

💬 Wind Has Different Strengths

There are gentle winds. A gentle wind blows softly. A strong wind makes trees and umbrellas sway a lot.

🤔 Is today’s wind a soft breeze? Or a strong wind?

Wind blows in many different directions.
When we look at a windsock, we can see the direction of the wind.
The direction of the wind can change.

💬 Wind Has a Direction

Wind blows in many different directions. When we look at a windsock, we can see the direction of the wind. The direction of the wind can change.

🤔 Which way is the windsock swaying?