Find resources / Activities / Connect to the rain Activity

• Have some active play when the weather restricts play outdoors
• Use their large muscles
• Develop their hand and eye coordination
• Enjoy a fun activity using everyday materials
• Copy and create a pattern using their body.

You’ll need: A bucket or pot.

1. Find a bucket or pot.
2. Drum your fingers lightly to make the light sound of rain.
3. Try tapping harder to make heavier rain, then back to light rain again.

Extra: On a rainy day or night lie quietly and listen to the rain on the roof. Or try making the sound of rain by tapping your fingers in your bath water.