My First Discoveries · Drawing 22 of 40
Wind Is Moving Air
Water and Weather
Wind is moving air. We cannot see air, but we can observe a windsock or moving leaves.
Did you know?
The windsock stretches in the direction the air moves.
Look together
What shows which way the wind is blowing?
An idea to try
Observe a windsock or flag from a safe place.
For the adult reading along
A little more to discover
The windsock, the bending tree and the flying leaves all show the same wind direction. The pinwheel is drawn facing us so its blades show; a real pinwheel spins best when the wind blows straight into it. Real wind speed cannot be deduced from a drawing of leaves.
Sources and illustration notes (1)
Illustrations simplify shapes and sizes. Models and enlargements help observation; choose your own colours.
These links lead to other websites. Explore them with an adult. References identify the institution and the related lesson; some linked pages are in French.
- NOAA: Origin of WindConnect wind with visible effects on flags, leaves and a wind vane.
Page prepared on October 3, 2026. Illustrations are simplified for colouring.
This drawing is from the book My First Discoveries to Colour
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