Clouds, clouds, clouds… What do you see in the clouds?
Behind every cloud is another cloud. ~Judy Garland
I love gazing at the clouds on a sunny day when the backdrop is definitely sky blue. I like flat clouds, big clouds, fluffy clouds, and all kinds of clouds. They have technical names such as stratus, cirrus, cumulonimbus, etc. Today, while driving, my son said, “ As I watch the clouds go by, I love watching the shapes change. Look, there is a dragon. Oh, now look, he is opening his mouth…”
But seriously, have you ever looked at the clouds and found pictures or objects? (Who hasn’t, right?) Have you ever seen a whale, a dinosaur, or an iPhone? Lately, have you taken the time to look for pictures in the clouds or show a child how to do this? It’s fun! What objects do you see?
Cloud gazing is a wonderful spring board to reading & writing. Here’s what to do:
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Read Eric Carle’s Little Cloud
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The Cloud Book By Tomie dePaula Click here for a list of other cloud books including one for older children.
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Discuss the story. Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How?
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Go outside. Lie down or sit leaning back looking up at the sky on a day that has clouds. What do you see?
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Just for fun, jump on a trampoline and pretend you are on “cloud 9”.
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Come inside and draw or paint what you saw. (Check out Pinterest for great art and food activities to accompany these books.) Talk about your creations.
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Lastly, write about what you saw in the clouds. (The lesson above can be done with any age. I still write about pictures I see in the clouds. 🙂 )
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Be sure to share your writing and artwork with someone.
It is that easy. Who knows, maybe you will see an iPhone. 🙂
♥Pamela
Another great post. Tweeted and Pinned. 🙂 Thanks for linking to the #KidLitBlogHop!
Thank you. 🙂
Our family loves cloud gazing, too! Little Cloud is a favorite and now we’ll have to check out The Cloud Book. Your follow-up activities are great and the art one would especially be a big hit in our house!
Liz, Your family will enjoy The Cloud Book for sure since they like Little Cloud. I think cloud gazing is fun too. I never grow up in that area of my life. 🙂 Thanks for taking the time to comment. 🙂
My kids love to spot shapes in clouds! I love your cloud book picks! Thanks for sharing at the Kid Lit Blog Hop!
Hi Mia, I was thrilled to find the Kid Lit Blog Hop. Thank you for stopping by. 🙂 I look forward to sharing with each other in the future. 🙂
I love this idea! One of our old favorite books was It Looks Like Spilt Milk. Thanks for sharing it at Booknificent Thursday! Merry Christmas!
Tina
Tina, I love the book It Looks Like Spilt Milk too. 🙂 I usually read that book with the cloud books to spur creativity. Thanks for taking the time to comment. 🙂