The Sound of Rain Falling...

Background: Perhaps you have done this activity before and if you have, you know it's a great way to simulate the sound of a rainstorm.

Grade Level: Any

Duration: 5-10 minutes

Materials: None

Method: Have the students sit in a circle and explain to them that all they need to do is repeat the action done by the person to their right. This must be done in perfect silence. You start the motion by rubbing your hands together. Once all the students are rubbing their hands together, start snapping your fingers; then once all the students are snapping their fingers, start clapping your hands; then when all are clapping their hands, start clapping your hands and stomping your feet. Then do all the motions in descending order. Go from stomping your feet and clapping your hands to clapping your hands, then snapping your fingers, then rubbing your hands together, then complete silence. The effect of this activity is moving and you may want to do it more than once.

Rainforest Facts

Most rainforests get 200-400 inches of rain a year, and the average temperature is between 70 degrees-90 degrees. -Rainforest Action Network