We will talk about clouds and what role they have in the water cycle. After making rain, that will be an opportune time to talk about the water cycle and what each part of making rain is in the water cycle. Allow the students to draw or paint some clouds. Lastly, set out some ice cubes out side in the pie tin so that the students can see by the end of the day how water evaporates in the water cycle. Have them talk especially about all the different clouds and what each means.
Today also make rain sticks.
These are made by using old paper towel tubes and pushing pins into them. After pushing in the pins, cover one end with paper and tape and fill with rice and beans. Then cover the other end. Cover the tube with contact paper that can be decorated with stickers and crayons so that students can decorate their tubes. Allow time for students to finish the rain sticks they started yesterday.