Learn about the different types of storms you can get and develop fine motor skills at the same time. Storm Cloud Threading is a fun and easy fine motor activity for toddlers and preschoolers. No matter if you choose to explore rain, snow, or lightning storms, these clouds are perfect for teaching your class about the weather.
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Weather Activities for Kids
Water Cycle STEM for Kids – did you know that you can create a working indoor water cycle? With a few simple materials you can turn saltwater into freshwater. Your kids will be delighted that they can taste the difference in the water before and after this simple science activity.
Rainbow Lightning – Watch in awe as the rainbow splinters and fractures into lightning patterns right before your very eyes. This art activity looks amazing but is actually so simple that even toddlers can do it.
Thunderstorm Sensory Bin – This sensory bin not only looks like a thunderstorm, but sounds like one too. Explore the different elements of a storm with this fun and easy multi-sensory play idea.
Rain In A Jar Science Activity – Watch as the rain falls from the clouds in beautiful swirling patterns. This weather science activity explores density along with giving your kids a miniature scale rainstorm to watch.
Materials Needed
- Small paper plates
- Pipe cleaner (blue and white)
- Beads (blue and white)
- Hole punch
How to Make A Storm Cloud Threading Activity
Step 1: Draw a cloud shape onto a small paper plate.
I used small paper plates because that’s what I had on hand. If you prefer you can use cardboard instead and glue cotton balls onto it to make your clouds feel fluffy.
2. Use a hole punch to make some small holes in the bottom of the cloud.
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3. Cut some pipe cleaner into 4 inch pieces, thread and connect them to the holes in the bottom of the cloud.
I used white and blue pipe cleaner, to represent snow and rain. What I wish I had thought of at the time is to make a yellow one to represent lightning as well. Maybe you can try a lightning storm with your class and explore the different types of storms you can get.
4. Thread the beads onto the pipe cleaner.
The beads represent the rain, snow, hail or whatever other weather storm you want to talk about with your class.
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