Teaching your preschooler about the weather? Make it hands-on and fun with these free printable Weather Color by Number worksheets! Designed especially for young learners, this playful set helps kids build early math and fine motor skills while exploring weather concepts like rain, snow, sunshine, and storms.
Whether you’re a homeschooling parent, preschool teacher, or just need an engaging rainy-day activity, these color-by-code pages are a great way to combine learning with creativity.
Why Use Color by Number Worksheets?
Color by number activities support early childhood development in many ways:
- Build number recognition (1–8)
- Strengthen fine motor skills through coloring
- Encourage focus and attention to detail
- Introduce weather vocabulary in a fun, visual way
These printables are perfect for morning work, learning centers, indoor recess, or quiet time at home.
What’s Included in This Free Weather Color by Code Set?
This 6-page printable set includes a variety of weather scenes with fun, imaginative names:
- Bright & Breezy
Let the sunshine in! A smiling sun and blooming flowers brighten this cheerful coloring page. - Umbrella Splash Day
Grab your rain boots! Color raindrops and a bold umbrella in this splashy, rainy-day scene. - Snowball Surprise
Cozy up with snowflakes falling from fluffy clouds in this winter wonderland. - Zap & Splash
Boom! Lightning strikes and storm clouds gather in this action-packed weather worksheet. - Sun, Rain, & Rainbow
A thermometer and sunny sky hint at changing weather—great for talking about seasons and temperature. - Twist & Whirl
A swirling tornado and lightning-filled sky make this a dramatic and exciting coloring page!
How to Use These Weather Worksheets in Your Day
To make the most of your free Weather Color by Number worksheets, here’s a simple guide with everything you need:
Materials Needed
- Printed Weather Color by Number worksheets (download below)
- Crayons, colored pencils, or washable markers
- A quiet workspace or table
- Optional: Picture books and craft supplies for extension activities
Step 1: Introduce the Weather Theme
Start by reading a weather-themed picture book to spark interest. Choose from our recommended list to match the worksheet’s weather concept.
Step 2: Explore the Worksheet
Show your child how to follow the color-by-number code to color each section. Point out the numbers and color key to build number recognition.
Step 3: Coloring Time
Encourage your child to color each section carefully. This helps strengthen fine motor skills and attention to detail.
Step 4: Discuss Weather Vocabulary
While coloring, talk about the weather elements on the page—like raindrops, snowflakes, or sunshine—to reinforce new words and concepts.
Step 5: Extend with Crafts (Optional)
After completing the worksheet, try a related craft like making cotton ball clouds or a paper plate sun to deepen understanding through hands-on play.
Where to Use These Worksheets
- Morning Work or Circle Time: Warm up the day with a fun weather activity.
- Learning Centers: Rotate the worksheets as part of your math or science centers.
- Rainy Day Activity: Keep kids engaged indoors with colorful weather scenes.
- Science Lessons: Integrate into your weather unit plans for preschool or kindergarten.
- Quiet Time or Transitions: Provide a calming activity that also builds skills.
Weather-Themed Picture Books to Pair with Your Printables
Add extra magic to your weather lessons with these picture books:
- Weather by Jill McDonald — A great intro to basic weather concepts
- Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs by Judi Barrett — Imaginative and silly fun!
- Raindrop, Plop! by Wendy Cheyette Lewison — A simple counting book about rain
- The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats — A beautiful story for snowy days
- National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Weather by Karen de Seve — Perfect for preschoolers curious about real-world weather
Easy Weather Crafts for Kids
Extend the learning with these simple crafts:
- Paper Plate Sun — Paint and decorate sun rays on a paper plate
- Raindrop Mobiles — Cut raindrops from blue paper and hang from an umbrella cutout
- Cotton Ball Clouds — Glue cotton balls on blue paper to create fluffy clouds
- Snowflake Coffee Filters — Fold and cut coffee filters into snowflakes
- Tornado in a Bottle — Mix water, soap, and glitter in a bottle to create a spinning vortex
- Lightning Collage — Use yellow paper or foil to make zigzag lightning on a dark sky background
Grab Your Free Printable
Download your free Weather Color by Number Worksheets here:
Looking for more themed color-by-numbers? Be sure to check out our Dinosaur Color By Number, Back to School Color By Number, and other fun pages on the blog!
Don’t forget to pin this for later! These weather printables are a hit year-round and a perfect addition to any preschool or kindergarten weather theme.
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