Although I would typically think to do a rain-themed storytime in the Spring, it’s been raining EVERY weekend this fall and is expected to rain all day today while I finish typing this lesson plan. So, I’ll share with you my (very) old storytime lesson plan about rain and give you many great new-ish titles, fiction and nonfiction, and some fun songs and craft ideas too. This lesson plan works well for a typical library storytime, but can also be adapted for preschool teachers, homeschool families, or just some great ideas for preschoolers at home!
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Storytime Theme: Rain (2023 update)
Books
The Big Umbrella by Amy June Bates and Juniper Bates
Hello, Rain! by Kyo Maclear, illustrated by Chris Turnham
Puddle by Hyewon Yum
Rain! by Linda Ashman, illustrated by Christian Robinson
Raindrops Roll by April Pulley Sayre
Rainy Weather by Sally Lee
Who Likes Rain? by Wong Herbert Yee
Tap Tap Boom Boom by Elizabeth Bluemle, illustrated by G. Brian Karas
Worm Weather by Jean Taft, illustrated by Matt Hunt
Songs & Rhymes
Raindrop Guessing Game – Adventures of a Bookworm
Stomping in the Rain – Handley Regional Library System
Singing In the Rain – YouTube (It’s also a really cute book with lyrics too!)
Create a Rainstorm – Literary Hoots (works best with a BIG crowd)
Crafts & Activities
Rain and Wind Process Art – Play to Learn Preschool
Bubble Wrap Umbrella and Rain Craft – 1 2 3 Homeschool 4 Me
Coffee Filer Umbrellas – Glued to My Crafts
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