Weather Station Activities for Seniors
Why is the weather such an inherent part of conversations in so many countries?
It could be because it is ever-changing, or because it affects everybody, or maybe just because it is an interesting and harmless topic of conversation; whether among friends or strangers. Perhaps it is for all of these reasons.
Given our enthusiasm for the weather in much of the Western world, it is not surprising that many people enjoy keeping track of the weather as a hobby.
In the long years I worked with seniors I encountered a number of them with an intriguing devotion to ‘checking the weather gauge’.
It is an absorbing activity suitable for any time of the year. Perhaps you have some residents who would enjoy this project as well.
In this article we cover:
- The Weather as a Hobby
- How to Start a Weather Station
- Sharing Weather Reports
- Weather Reminiscing for Seniors
- Old Fashioned Ways to Predict the Weather
- Game: Weather Events
- Sayings and Poems About the Weather
- Weather Word Search
Weather Station Activities for Seniors
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I can see a good discussion on how their pets, horses, livestock reacted during storms.
You are quite right Myra. Birds also sense the drop in barometric pressure that occur before a storm and take flight. Excellent idea.
Thank you, always looking for men’s activity this one will go well. Will keep you posted!!
Thanks Kim! Love to hear how it goes!
very interesting will pass onto mens shed at centre where I work. Thankyou
I used this. we now have a rain gauge outside with a chart inside to record any rain. (not much at the moment) !
Thanks for this activity, I spoke to my group of male residents and they are really keen to do this activity in the next couple of weeks.
Another one:
Red sky at night is a sailors delight
Red sky in the morning is a sailors warning
Lynne VIC
Used part of this activity - well received - loved the Poems -Thank you -
Shirley NSW
Thought I would share this one as it is the only one I know!
Red sky at night Shepherd's delight
Red sky in morning Shepherd's Warning
Debbie, Brisbane Qld.
Thanks for sharing Debra, we will add it to the list.
Thanks everyone for your feedback.
Sheila, we have added this lovely verse the to list!
Thanks again.
Thank you so much! I received the email this morning before Day Group, ran off & all my lovely people were so interested! I love everything you put on here, it has helped me, BUT most importantly has helped the Group & they so appreciate it! A BIG THANK YOU! Thank heaven for you & the wonderful people who post & share. We are so lucky!
We are already doing part of this activity - can't wait to try weather events, sayings & poems Thank you - Shirley NSW
Here's another one for you:
Whether
Whether the weather be fine
Or whether the weather be not
Whether the weather be cold
Or whether the weather be hot
We'll weather the weather
Whether we like it or not!
Anon
Sheila, I love that poem, I can't wait to read it to all my lovely
Residents, I know it will put a smile on their faces.
Jo, from uk
Thanks Sheila ! Weather topic is a very good conversation activity for our residents.
thanks very interesting