rain sticks

Caitlin makes a rain stick

rain sticks

rain sticks

april 26

Who doesn’t love the soothing sound of gently falling rain? Learn how to create your own rain stick with Caitlin in our STEAMwork sensory play. We’ll be imagining that we’re exploring deep in a rainforest 💦🐒🌴 Where will your imagination take you?

materials for rain stick

cylindrical tube

aluminum foil for inside the tube

aluminum foil, paper, or fabric for the ends

rubber bands or tape to secure ends

dry rice, beans or popcorn kernels

drawing materials, pattern paper, paint, brushes, glitter, stickers for optional decoration

where does rain come from?

Learn more about the water cycle in this video from our friends at NOAA!