Cloud Spotting!

With the weather outside I thought this would be a great opportunity to spend some time looking up at the clouds above us!

What You’ll Need: 
  • A blue sky with clouds.
  • An open, comfortable space to lie.
  • A rug or equivalent to lie on if the ground is damp.
  • Alternatively a seat by a window, where you can comfortably relax.
Instructions 
  1. Choose a day when you will be relaxed lying on the ground looking up at the sky.
  2. Find a comfortable spot. In the garden or by a window.
  3. Look at the clouds in the sky.

Task 1: Verbal Literacy: Describe what you can you see? Can you see a unicorn? Can you see a fairy-tale castle? Can you see a whale or a dolphin? What do the clouds make you think of? Are there any patterns or shapes you can see? Use your imagination. You could also take a picture of what you see.
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Task 2: Write a short story about the different things you can see amongst the clouds? Observe the clouds for a while and start to think about what adjectives best describe the clouds. What creative story could you write about to explain what is happening up there in the sky? I have attached an information e-book to help you learn about types of clouds. You could add some of these facts to your story and descriptions to show your new understanding of clouds.

Read about the different clouds in the cloud spotting guide here. Or here t2-g-2567180-clouds-ebook-english_ver_2

You can even get a bit crafty! Look at the picture below for some inspiration!