According to Mark Twain, “Climate is what we expect, weather is what we get.”

Are your kids fascinated with the weather? Then they’ll love these five interactive websites – one even deals with space weather!

Discover quizzes, games, folklore,  jokes, and more:

• Weather Wiz Kids
• The Old Farmer’s Almanac for Kids
• Space Weather Center
• Tree House Weather Kids
• The Weather Channel Kids

Bonus site: Check out this waterproof windsock you can make with your kids over at PBS Parents.

 

And don’t forget to enjoy the weather before the storm hits!

 

Try these suggestions from the Association for Library Service to Children:

• The Old Farmer’s Almanac for Kids – Fun facts about weather, star gazing, puzzles, history, and more.
• Great Group Games – Just in time for family gatherings!
• Smarty Games – Offers everything from simple coloring pages to sudoku, maze, and memory games for older kids.
• Oh Marbles! – All about the classic game, with a 21st century update, of course.
• Highlights for Kids – Fun stories, “hidden pictures,” jokes, and craft ideas.