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CAPS Reference: Foundation Phase Life Skills, p. 10 (Overview of Learning Areas), p. 48 (Term 3 Content)

Introduction to Topic: Learners will explore common weather conditions (sunny, rainy, windy, cloudy) and how weather affects daily life.

Grade Level: Grade R

Subject: Life Skills

Topic: Beginning Knowledge – Weather

Term and Week: Term 3, Week 2

Duration: 30 minutes

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CAPS Reference: p. 48 (Grade R Term 3 Content: Weather)

By the end of this lesson, learners will be able to:

Identify and name different weather conditions (sunny, rainy, cloudy, windy).

Describe how different types of weather affect the clothes we wear and what we do.

✔ CAPS Specific Outcome:

“Talks about the weather and how it changes. Discusses clothes and activities suitable for different weather.” (p. 48)

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What to Wear in Different Weathers – Fun Kids Song! ❤️🥰| Sing and Learn | What Should We Wear Today?

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CAPS Reference: p. 14–15 (Use of resources and media in teaching Life Skills)

1. Video: “What’s the Weather Like Today?” – Patty Shukla

Use: Teaches weather vocabulary with movement and music.

2. Website: BBC Bitesize – Weather

Use: Interactive visuals and basic weather facts that support recognition and discussion.

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What's The Weather Like Today - THE KIBOOMERS Preschool Songs for Circle Time

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CAPS Reference: p. 13 (Learning through play and exploration), p. 48 (Term 3 Weather activities)

1. Dress for the Weather Game:
Learners match different clothing items to a type of weather shown on a flashcard (e.g., raincoat for rainy day).

2. Make a Class Weather Chart:
Learners draw or stick a weather symbol onto a daily chart and describe what the weather looks like.

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CAPS Reference: p. 21 (Assessment in Grade R Life Skills), p. 48 (Informal observation and discussion)

Informal Worksheet: Learners match items (e.g., umbrella, hat, jacket) to the correct weather.

Observation Checklist: Teacher checks whether learners can name weather types and give one clothing/activity example.

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CAPS Reference: p. 14 (Extending learning beyond classroom)

Task: Learners look at the sky at home, draw what they see, and bring it to share the next day.