Wind

Children understand that wind is moving air, and that even though it cannot be seen, it can be felt and understood through the movement of objects as a natural phenomenon

2026年7月10日 · こども図鑑
2026年7月10日 · こども図鑑
Wind is air that is moving.
Wind is hard to see with our eyes.
But we can feel it on our cheeks and hands.

💬 What Is Wind?

Wind is air that is moving. Wind is hard to see 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 Strength

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

🤔 Is today’s wind soft and gentle? Or is it strong?

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

🤔 Which way is the windsock swaying?