A Pre-K Quick Project: Exploring Wind with a Mobile

Exploring Wind: A Fun Pre-K Activity

Learning Standards (Indiana Science Foundation 5: Scientific Inquiry and Method)

Early learners develop foundational skills in understanding the world around them through exploration and investigation.

1. Infant: Repeat actions that cause interesting effects.
2. Younger Toddler: Demonstrate curiosity.
3. Older Toddler: Demonstrate curiosity and ask for more information.
4. Younger Preschool: Observe with a focus on details.
5. Older Preschool: Communicate results of an investigation.

Materials Needed

• Book: “The Wind Blew” by Pat Hutchins
• Supplies: Template of mobile parts, card stock paper, string, straws, and tape.

Activity Steps

Part 1: Read-Aloud

Begin by reading “The Wind Blew” by Pat Hutchins (available on YouTube).

Part 2: Discussion

1. Ask the students what they know about the wind.
2. Walk the students to a window and ask if the wind is blowing.
3. Discuss how they can tell if it’s windy or calm.
4. Explain that today, they will learn more about the wind.

Part 3: Mobile Activity

1. Show students a mobile featuring characters from the book.
2. Have students guess how close they need to be to make the mobile move using their breath.
3. Start with the mobile far away, allowing each person a turn to make it move by blowing toward it.
4. Encourage teamwork to create more wind and move the mobile together.

Part 4: Summary

Today, the students explored the wind. They can now think about wind conditions when they go outside—whether it’s a windy day or calm. Being prepared for outdoor activities, like flying a kite, involves considering the wind.