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Rainstorm

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  • DOMAIN(S)
    Cognitive Development and General Knowledge (CD)
  • INDICATOR(S)
    CD-CR3.4a
  • AGE GROUP(S)
    48-60 months

Teach the children how to create the sounds of a rainstorm by using their bodies. Begin by dividing the class into three or four small groups. As you point to each group, the children should begin mimicking the movement that you show them. Introduce the movement to one group at a time to demonstrate the building noise of a rainstorm. The first motion is rubbing hands together in a circular pattern. Once all groups are rubbing their hands together, return to the first group and begin snapping your fingers. This group will begin snapping, too, while the other groups are still rubbing together their hands. Continue until all groups are snapping their fingers. The final two movements are lightly clapping your hands and strongly clapping your hands. Once all groups are strongly clapping their hands, introduce thunder. Run across the front of the groups. As you pass in front of the children, they should briefly stomp their feet. End the rainstorm by repeating the process in reverse order.  This activity can be done indoors or during outdoor time.

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