Rainforest Rain Shakers

Creating rain sounds introduces the rainforest climate while developing rhythm skills.

• Framework: IPC
• Unit: Into the Jungle
• Learning area: Music and Movement
• Level: Infant & Toddler

Objectives

• Create rain sounds with shakers
• Explore loud and soft volumes
• Understand that jungles have lots of rain

Materials

• Rice or bean shakers
• Commercial rainsticks
• Blue streamers

Instructions

1. Explain that jungles have lots of rain—that's why they're called rainforests!

2. Give each child a shaker or rainstick.

3. Practice making gentle rain (soft shaking).

4. Create a storm (loud shaking).

5. Gradually quiet down as the storm passes.

6. Dance with blue streamers as 'rain.'

Educator tip

Make DIY shakers with sealed containers and rice for each child.

Assessment

Observe volume control and understanding of rainforest weather.

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• Jungle Animal Masks
• Jungle Dance Party
• Goodbye Jungle Book
• Jungle Animal Parade
• Jungle Collage
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