Rain

When rain falls, children notice. It shapes their play and environment. It reminds them the world can be fierce, tranquil or magical.

Children across Australia have different experiences with rain: monsoons, storms, flooding or drought. When early childhood educators incorporate weather into their projects, they should first consider the season and their community's climate. What do families and children know about rain? What do they expect and want rain to do?

The educational benefits of rain include observation skills.

Learning opportunities

Explore types of rain

Children can learn about different types of rain:

• floods.