Do you ever do a Weather theme in therapy? I love doing a weather and season theme in April as the seasons are changing. Plus, it’s perfect for Earth Day! But you can also pull activities from this theme to use at different times of the year, as the seasons change or as weather changes where you live. I compiled a list of my favorite Weather books for speech therapy below. Affiliate links are included, but you can find many of these as read-alouds on other websites. If you’re looking for Weather Activities for Speech Therapy, check out this post HERE. Freebies are included!
The Best Weather Books for Speech Therapy
What Will the Weather Be, by Lynda DeWitt– This book is wonderful for teaching about the science behind weather changes and weather prediction. It’s written especially for young children to understand. It has great vocabulary, and is perfect for a nonfictional weather book. Need a book companion for it? Check this one out HERE.
Weather and the Seasons, by DK by Dynamo Ltd- This book is awesome for a weather unit at home or school! It has great nonfictional information on each page. It also includes weather crafts, experiments, and more that you can implement with ease!
All About Weather, by Huda Harakli– If you’re looking for a weather book for your young elementary aged kids, this one is it! It includes factual information, but with short sentences and adorable illustrations on each page. I also love this book for the many multicultural children shown in the artwork!
Weather Words and What They Mean, by Gail Gibbons– Gail Gibbons is one of my favorite nonfiction authors for elementary aged students. This book is excellent for teaching about weather-related vocabulary and the science behind the weather, while also being easy enough for students to understand. I love this book for middle to upper elementary school students, but it could also be used for middle school students as well.
Sunshine Makes the Seasons, by Franklyn M. Branley- This is another great nonfiction book that explains why our seasons changes and how the weather and seasons are connected. It’s great for upper elementary and middle school students.
Worm Weather, by Jean Taft- This book is a new favorite! It’s perfect for early elementary and preschool aged children. It has few words on each page that rhyme, but the illustrations are simple, bright, and wonderful! Such a cute book about activities kids can do in the rain (worm weather)!
Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs, by Judi Barret– If you’re looking for a fictional book to make students laugh, this book is for you! It’s just a fun book that my students really love reading! In addition, it also lends itself to really awesome creative writing prompts!
A Tree for All Seasons, by Robin Bernard– This book is perfect for discussing the different seasons and what they look like. I love the real pictures!
Four Seasons for Little People, by Dr. Jerry Ballard– This is an awesome book for teaching young children about the seasons and weather! It’s divided into four sections, one for each season. Plus, it has a note at the end of each one for parents or teachers with suggested activities.
When Will It Be Spring, by Catherine Walters– This is a precious book about a little bear cub anxious for Spring to arrive so he can leave his den. It also works great with a Bear themed unit!
Hello, Sun! by Dayle Ann Dodds– Another precious book for little ones! This book goes through many different types of weather and the clothes you wear for each weather type. With rhymes and short sentences, this book is great for preschool and early elementary age groups.
Rain Before Rainbows, by Smriti Prasadam-Halls– This book is MY NEW FAVORITE ever! It has beautiful rhyming words and gorgeous illustrations, with a precious theme of hope and light. It follows a little girl and her fox friend through days that are dark or stormy, into days filled with new friends, adventure, light, and new beginnings. I love the themes included of perseverance, friendship, courage, and hope! It also makes a beautiful gift for anyone in your life going through a challenge or storm.
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Do you use Weather Books for speech therapy? Which ones are your favorite? Let me know!!
