Watch and Discuss: After the Rain

Children look at water drops after it rains.

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Materials

After the Rain (video)

Key Science Concepts

Water can flow quickly or slowly.
Water sticks together to make drops.

Directions

Before you watch: Tell children that they’ll watch a video of children going outside after it rains. Ask:

Have you ever been caught in the rain? What was it like, and how did it feel?
Do you think all rain is the same? Describe some of the different kinds of rain you’ve noticed.
What’s it like going outside AFTER it rains? What do you notice about the ground, grass, trees, and sidewalks?

After you watch: Ask:

Where do you remember seeing raindrops?
What about when it hasn’t rained? Have any of you seen water drops indoors or at times when it hasn’t rained? Where?

Back to Curriculum

Getting Started, Week 1, Day 4

Morning Circle
Indoor
15 - 20 minutes

Educator Tip

The next time it rains, have children put on their rain gear, and take them out for a walk to look for water drops and puddles. Ask children to notice the sizes of the raindrops: Are some larger than others? Are they different shapes?

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