Wild Child: It's raining, it's pouring, let's go EXPLORING!

A child in a yellow jacket splashes in puddles in a parking lot on a rainy day.

It’s a rainy day, so don’t miss your chance to have fun outside!

Rain means a completely changed world to explore for little ones. Try these ideas to get started:

• jump in the puddles

• look for snails

• find droplets hanging from a leaf

• use sand toys to play in a puddle

• try making a boat or floating recycling container on bigger puddles

• sing songs together (e.g. “Itsy bity spider” or “It’s raining it’s pouring”)

• make mud pies

• paint with mud and water

• look for worms

• listen to the rain

Whatever you choose, don’t miss the chance to play in the rain and have some fun outside today!

Written by Tandy Morton, Wild Child Outdoor Playgroup facilitator