Talk about what you've seen and take some time to discuss it. Have the children make thunder sounds with the pot, pans and spoons. Have them use a flashlight to make lightning. Explain that far away thunder will sound softer, and as the storm moves closer will get louder. Have the children make sounds for the storm.
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Talk about how Wimzie and the others were afraid of thunder. Ask children if there is any type of weather that they find scary. Discuss how learning about different weather and ways to prepare for it can help minimize their fears. Together with the children, list different types of weather and how one prepares for it. Thunder Cake, Patricia Polacco, Philomel, 1990.