My Weather Station

What's included

The set includes the main weather station chart with a rotating weather dial, a sliding wind indicator, a temperature slider, and 21 weather word flashcards. Children pick two words each day — like "hot & dry" or "mild & breezy" — and set the dials to match.

How to assemble — the weather dial arrow

1. Push the pivot through the small hole on the main page.

2. Pass it through the hole in the red arrow. (Cover the arrow surface with clear tape before cutting the hole for extra durability, fold the sides to give it thickness and wrap with more tape.)

3. Put a dab of glue on top of the pivot and attach the black pivot cover. Check the arrow moves smoothly.

The sliding wind frame

Cut the 2 solid lines above and below 'calm/breezy/windy' on the main page. Cut out the small blue frame and cut the solid lines inside to make 2 flaps. Push the white flaps behind the cut strip on the main page and secure with a small piece of tape at the back. Check it slides smoothly left and right.

The temperature slider

1. Cut the solid lines on the main page and weave shape 'A' through the slits so the black arrows show on the front.

2. Turn the page over and on the rear side, fold the sides of shape 'A' towards the middle and glue the ends to secure — don't fold too tightly or the slider won't move freely.

3. Apply glue over the back of shape 'A' and attach shape 'B' print-side down.

4. Turn the page over and pull out the sides of shape 'B' to the front, folding them forward so they're easy to grip. The slider should move smoothly up and down the temperature scale.

Although the instructions are detailed, the whole thing is actually quick to assemble once you get started! We recommend covering small parts with clear tape before cutting to make them more durable with repeated use.