K2L23 Rain Makers

Lesson Duration: 45 minutes

Grade: K2

Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Learning Objectives

1. Describe the basic water cycle

2. Experiment with water movement

3. Apply understanding through hands-on demonstrations

Materials Needed:

- Clear jars with lids

- Shaving cream

- Blue food coloring

- Droppers

- Small paper umbrellas (1 per child)

- Decorating supplies:

  • Stickers

  • Markers

  • Sequins

  • Glue

- Paper plates (1 per child)

- Water cycle craft materials:

  • Cotton balls

  • Blue tissue paper

  • Yellow construction paper

  • Glue

  • Markers

- Picture cards showing:

  • Rain formation

  • Water cycle

  • Different types of rain

- Waterproof aprons

Lesson Procedure

3 mins - Welcome Time

• Sing "Hello Song"

• Show rain pictures

• Introduce weather vocabulary

7 mins - Discovery Chat

• Discuss rain formation

• Look at cloud types

• Talk about water cycle

• Introduce vocabulary: evaporation, condensation, precipitation

• Make rain sounds together

12 mins - Hands-On Challenge 1: Rain in a Jar

• Part 1 (6 mins):

  - Demonstrate jar setup

  - Add shaving cream "clouds"

  - Explain process

  - Use phrases: "Watch the rain form!"

• Part 2 (6 mins):

  - Children add colored water

  - Observe "rain" falling

  - Record observations

  - Use phrases: "The cloud is full!" "Rain is coming!"

13 mins - Hands-On Challenge 2: Umbrella Art

• Part 1 (7 mins):

  - Show sample decorated umbrella

  - Distribute materials

  - Plan designs

  - Use phrases: "What colors?" "Make patterns!"

• Part 2 (6 mins):

  - Complete decorations

  - Add weather symbols

  - Share designs

  - Use phrases: "My umbrella protects from rain!"

12 mins - Hands-On Challenge 3: Water Cycle Plates

• Part 1 (6 mins):

  - Show completed model

  - Explain each stage

  - Distribute materials

  - Guide assembly

• Part 2 (6 mins):

  - Add labels

  - Create water droplets

  - Connect cycle parts

  - Use phrases: "Water goes up!" "Clouds make rain!"

3 mins - Wrap-Up

• Review water cycle

• Display umbrellas

• Sing "Goodbye Song"

Safety Notes:

- Monitor small items

- Proper glue use

- Clean workspace

- Dry materials properly

Reference

For better understanding of forest animal homes and to enrich your teaching preparation, please watch these reference videos:

https://montessorifromtheheart.com/2020/08/06/water-cycle-kids-activities/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgBo6P0rjoM

Important:
• These videos are for teacher reference only and should not be shown directly to students
• Instead, extract key concepts and adapt them to Kindergarten level using:

• Simple vocabulary
• Clear, brief explanations
• Age-appropriate examples
  • Use the provided lesson PowerPoint images to support your teaching
  • Focus on interactive demonstration and hands-on activities rather than passive viewing
  • Keep explanations concrete and relatable to young learners' experiences

PowerPoint Presentation 

[Slide 1: Title]

Title: "Rain Makers!"

• Friendly raindrop character waving

• Cloud and sun background

Text: "Hello friends! Let's learn about rain!"

Safety Note: "Keep workspace clean and dry!"

[Slide 2: Meet Drop Drop]

Title: "Meet Drop Drop!"

• Cheerful raindrop character

• Cloud background

Text:

- "This is Drop Drop!"

- "He teaches us about rain!"

- "Can you say 'Rain'?"

[Slide 3: The Water Cycle]

Title: "Water's Journey"

Content: "Water moves in a circle!"

Visuals:

• Simple water cycle diagram:

  - Clouds

  - Rain

  - Sun

  - Water rising

Text:

- "Water goes up!"

- "Clouds get full!"

- "Rain falls down!"

[Slide 4: Rain Words]

Title: "Rain Words"

Content:

• "EVAPORATION! ⬆️"

• "PRECIPITATION! ⬇️"

Visuals:

• Water rising to clouds

• Rain falling from clouds

Text:

- "Water goes up to clouds!"

- "Rain falls from clouds!"

- "Let's say our new words!"

[Slide 5: Rain in a Jar]

Title: "Make Rain!"

Visuals:

• Jar experiment steps

• Cloud and rain formation

Text:

- "Watch the cloud grow!"

- "See the rain fall!"

- "Count the drops!"

Safety Note: "Careful with food coloring!"

[Slide 6: Umbrella Art]

Title: "Pretty Umbrellas"

Visuals:

• Decorated umbrella examples

• Art supplies

Text:

- "Design your umbrella!"

- "Make it colorful!"

- "Add weather pictures!"

Safety Note: "Use glue carefully!"

[Slide 7: Water Cycle Plates]

Title: "Water Cycle Art"

Visuals:

• Plate craft example

• Step-by-step instructions

Text:

- "Build the water cycle!"

- "Show water's journey!"

- "Connect all parts!"

Safety Note: "Small items - handle carefully!"

[Slide 8: Our Weather World]

Title: "Weather Around Us"

Visuals:

• Different types of rain

• Weather symbols

Text:

- "Rain helps plants grow!"

- "Rain fills rivers!"

- "Rain makes puddles!"

[Slide 9: Well Done!]

Title: "Great Job, Rain Makers!"

Visuals:

• Happy Drop Drop

• Rainbow and clouds

Text:

- "You learned about rain!"

- "You made rain in jars!"

- "Goodbye, everyone!"