Go outside on a spring day when it is raining.

• What do you notice about the rain? Is it falling fast or slow?
• Is the rain cold or warm when it touches your skin?
• What animals or insects do you see in the rain? Are they trying to find shelter in the rain, or are they enjoying playing in the rain?
• Take some flour with you and spread it out on a plate. Let a few drops of rain land in the flour. Take the plate inside and lightly shake the flour through a sieve. The bits of flour you have left are rain droplets.

Rain helps plants grow, fills rivers and lakes, and brings fresh life to the world.
Today, you’ll go outside and explore what happens when it rains!

Go outside during a light rain shower with an adult. Bring a plate of flour with you to try a fun rain activity.

• Observe what you see and feel.
• How does the rain fall—fast or slow, heavy or gentle?
• What does it feel like on your skin? Cold, cool, or warm?
• Do you notice any animals or insects out in the rain? Are they hiding under leaves or enjoying the wet weather?
• Now try this fun activity: Spread a thin layer of flour on your plate and let a few raindrops land on it. When you go back inside, gently shake the flour through a sieve or strainer. The small clumps that remain are your very own rain droplets, captured and preserved!
• Take out your Nature Journal and record your observations. Sketch the raindrops or the scene you saw outside in the rain. Label your drawings and include the date, time, and weather.

🕵️‍♀️ Try This:
Watch how puddles form and move during a rain shower. Where does the water go when the rain stops?

📖 Share your adventure!
We’d love to see your rainy-day discoveries. Share a picture or a page from your nature journal in the comments below.