Weather Hunters
Created by America’s beloved weathercaster, Al Roker, “Weather Hunters” follows Lily Hunter, an eight-year-old weather wiz and her curious family as they explore the fascinating world of weather – everything from familiar rain, snow and fog to more extreme weather, like hurricanes. Through exciting adventures, humor, and kid-relatable, STEM-based themes and activities, “Weather Hunters” showcases the wonder and science of weather in ways that are fun, accessible and engaging for all learners. Learn More About the Show
Articles
Weather Watching With Kids
Observe how the weather feels, looks, smells, and sounds. Then try some of these fun weather activities with your family.
Talking With Kids About Severe Weather
Severe weather can feel scary to kids, but simple strategies can help your family prepare and respond. Use these tips to help your family stay calm and ready no matter the weather.
Al Roker on Making Weather Education Fun for the Whole Family
Lily Hunter and her family share a love of adventure and a curiosity about weather science. Explore some ways that you and your kids can engage with weather — and each other — just like the Hunter family.
Al Roker’s Guide for Weather Talks with Kids
Watching “Weather Hunters” with your kids is a great way to spark conversations about how weather impacts our daily lives. Learn more about Al Roker and his vision for this new show from PBS KIDS.
Weathering the Storm Together: A Family Safety Plan
Severe weather can be scary for both kids and grown-ups. Follow these tips to plan ahead for severe weather and help your family feel empowered to take action and stay safe during a storm.
Hands-On Activities
Measure Wind Speed With a Pinwheel
Measure the wind speed where you live by building your own pinwheel, which works like an anemometer.
Bubbles in the Wind
Wind is moving air, and while air is invisible, we can observe its effects! Head outside together to go on a scavenger hunt to find evidence that the wind is blowing.
Printables
Weather Instruments Card Game
Color the weather instruments and then play a matching game!
Observing Clouds
The shape of the clouds can tell us about the type of weather we might expect to get. Observe the clouds and share a weather forecast!
Let's Explore!
Use your senses to observe the weather. Explore your surroundings by looking outside the window or standing outside. What do you notice with your eyes, ears, nose, or skin?
Storytelling Puppets
Color and then cut out the character puppets from Weather Hunters!
Weather Thermometer
Draw a picture of an outfit you might wear or a tool you might need when the weather is hot, warm, cool and cold.
Looking Outside in Sunny and Stormy Weather
Draw or write about what it looks like outside in sunny weather and in stormy weather.
Staying Safe in Sunny and Stormy Weather
Draw or write how you can stay safe in sunny weather and in stormy weather.
The Colors of a Rainbow
You might see a rainbow when the sun shines and it is raining. Color in the rainbow and then, go on a hunt for items around you of each color.
All About Clouds
Draw the clouds you see outside and then predict the weather!
Design a Pinwheel
See the wind at work! Measure and record the wind speed like Lily Hunter does using a pinwheel.
Games
Weather Reporter
Become a Weather Reporter! Create your avatar and make your own custom weather report!
Weather Explorer
Help Lily navigate changes in her environment as she heads out on adventures in all kinds of weather, including snow, rain, wind and fog!
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