DIY rain gauge and weather board for kids
For families who want to observe daily weather together, this project combines a basic outdoor gauge with an indoor tracking board. Place the gauge in an open location away from roofs and sprinklers.
What to get
Outdoor rain gauge
1
Outdoor thermometer
1
Weatherproof mounting stake
1
Laminated weather observation chart
1
Dry-erase markers
4
Magnetic weather symbols
1 set
Small magnetic whiteboard
1
Whiteboard mounting strips
1 pack
Clipboard
1
Weather log sheets
30
Pencils
4
Colored pencils
1 set
Ruler
1
Waterproof labels
1 pack
Who this list is for
Families observing daily weather together can use this project for a basic outdoor rain gauge and an indoor tracking board. The gauge belongs in an open spot away from roofs and sprinklers.
How to use this list
Choose the open outdoor location first. Install the outdoor rain gauge and outdoor thermometer on the weatherproof mounting stake, then label the setup with waterproof labels as needed. Indoors, mount the small magnetic whiteboard with whiteboard mounting strips. Use the laminated weather observation chart, magnetic weather symbols, dry-erase markers, clipboard, weather log sheets, pencils, colored pencils, and ruler to record observations each day.
Common mistakes
Do not place the rain gauge beneath a roof edge or near sprinklers. Avoid recording observations without a consistent place for the weather log sheets. Keep the outdoor gauge and indoor whiteboard separate: one collects weather information, while the other displays and tracks it.
What is on this list
This list includes an outdoor rain gauge, outdoor thermometer, weatherproof stake, laminated chart, four dry-erase markers, magnetic weather symbols, a small magnetic whiteboard, mounting strips, clipboard, 30 log sheets, four pencils, colored pencils, a ruler, and waterproof labels. Cross off what you already have.
Before you go
Confirm the outdoor location is truly open and the stake is stable. Put the clipboard, log sheets, and pencils in one indoor spot so the family can record weather without hunting for materials.
FAQ
Who is "DIY rain gauge and weather board for kids" for?
Families observing daily weather together can use this project for a basic outdoor rain gauge and an indoor tracking board. The gauge belongs in an open spot away from roofs and sprinklers.
How should I use "DIY rain gauge and weather board for kids"?
Choose the open outdoor location first. Install the outdoor rain gauge and outdoor thermometer on the weatherproof mounting stake, then label the setup with waterproof labels as needed. Indoors, mount the small magnetic whiteboard with whiteboard mounting strips. Use the laminated weather observation chart, magnetic weather symbols, dry-erase markers, clipb…
What should I skip or avoid with "DIY rain gauge and weather board for kids"?
Do not place the rain gauge beneath a roof edge or near sprinklers. Avoid recording observations without a consistent place for the weather log sheets. Keep the outdoor gauge and indoor whiteboard separate: one collects weather information, while the other displays and tracks it.
What is on the "DIY rain gauge and weather board for kids" list?
This list includes an outdoor rain gauge, outdoor thermometer, weatherproof stake, laminated chart, four dry-erase markers, magnetic weather symbols, a small magnetic whiteboard, mounting strips, clipboard, 30 log sheets, four pencils, colored pencils, a ruler, and waterproof labels. Cross off what you already have.
What should I do before I go?
Confirm the outdoor location is truly open and the stake is stable. Put the clipboard, log sheets, and pencils in one indoor spot so the family can record weather without hunting for materials.
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