Build core weather & seasons vocabulary with 24 picture/word clip cards. Designed for kindergarten, 1st–2nd grade, and ESL/ELL learners, these print‑and‑go cards strengthen word–image recognition, spelling, and speaking in literacy centers, small groups, and independent practice.
What’s Included
- 24 picture → word clip cards (image with three vocabulary choices)
- 24 word → picture clip cards (word with three images)
- Teacher directions for setup and play
- Organization labels to keep sets sorted
Vocabulary covered (24 words): partly cloudy, rainy, rainbow, stormy, sunny, tornado, windy, snowy, icy, hurricane, foggy, lightning bolt, weather forecast, thermometer, weather vane, windsock, rain gauge, snowflake, day/night, spring, summer, fall/autumn, winter.
Why Teachers Love This Set
- ESL‑friendly visuals: clear images and concise word choices support newcomers
- Differentiated formats: play both directions for recognition and recall
- Phonics & spelling support: prompt students to read, segment, and select
- Hands‑on & self‑checking: use clothespins or dry‑erase to mark answers
- Low prep & durable: print, laminate, and reuse all year
Classroom Uses
- Literacy centers and word‑work rotations
- Small‑group intervention (ELD/RTI)
- Morning tubs and fast‑finisher bins
- Partner games for listening & speaking in ESL/ELL
- Homework packet or send‑home practice
Setup & Printing
- Print cards on cardstock (color or grayscale).
- Laminate for longevity; cut along trim lines.
- Provide clothespins or dry‑erase markers for students to select answers.
- Store by theme with the included labels for quick grab‑and‑go centers.
Tip: Add a small dot or checkmark on the back to create self‑checking cards for independent practice.
Skills Covered
- Weather & seasons vocabulary (recognition and recall)
- Word–picture association and categorization
- Early phonics and spelling strategies
- Speaking & listening (naming, describing, sentence frames)
- Fine‑motor practice (pinching clips, tracing choices)