DIY Storytime: Rainy Stormy Day

 

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  • Stormy by Alice K Flanagan: A very simple introduction to the phenomena of thunder and lightning and how they occur.
  • Rain! by Linda Ashman : One rainy day in the city, an eager little boy exclaims, Rain! Across town a grumpy man grumbles, Rain. 
  • It's Raining, It's Pouring by Peter, Paul and Mary

 

Watch

 

One Thunder, Two Thunder, Three!  Earth to Luna: Episode 4

 

Sing

 

Raindrops Fall 

(tune: Here we go Round the Mulberry Bush

I like to see the raindrops fall, the raindrops fall, the raindrops fall, 

I like to see the raindrops fall on a stormy day.  (fingers make raindrops) 

I like to hear the thunderclap, the thunderclap, the thunderclap, 

I like to hear the thunderclap on a stormy day. (clap hands) 

I like to see the lightning flash, the lightning flash, the lightning flash 

I like to see the lightning flash on a stormy day. (make zapping and snapping sounds) 

 

Cows in the Meadow 

Cows in the meadow, 

Take a little nap.  (Pretend to sleep.) 

Thunder!  (Stamp your feet.

Lightning! (Clap your hands!) 

Jump up and clap!  (Jump to your feet and clap.

(Repeat and change last line to “Time to Nap!”) 

Developmental Tip: 

The physical movement in the rhyme increases the child’s awareness of rhythm in language. 

 

 

Activity

After the storm has passed, put on your rainboots (or shoes) and go for a nature walk.   

(Take a brown bag or sandwich baggie to collect found items.) 

How many puddles do you see?  Big puddles? Little puddles? (splash in the little puddles!) 

Can you spy a worm? a bug? A bird? Something shiny? 

Did the storm cause any damage? Broken twigs from a tree? Leaves? A mystery item? 

Collect several items to use to make a collage when you go back inside.   

(Supplies needed: tape or glue or contact paper and blank paper.) 

 

More Books

Books on Hoopla

 

Books on Overdrive/Libby (note: These titles may have a waiting list.)

 

Keep Learning

For more in-depth information on severe weather, check out the Great Courses: Science of Extreme Weather available on Kanopy.  Here is a link to Episode 7: Anatomy of a Lightning Strike. 

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