STEAMwork | sensory play
rain sticks
let's get started!
Who doesn’t love the soothing sound of gently falling rain? Learn how to create your own rain stick with in this STEAMwork sensory play. We’ll be imagining that we’re exploring deep in a rainforest 💦🐒🌴 Where will your imagination take you?
materials
cylindrical tube
aluminum foil for inside the tube
aluminum foil, paper, or fabric for the ends
rubber bands or tape to secure ends
dry rice, beans, or popcorn kernels
drawing materials, pattern paper, paint, brushes, glitter, stickers for optional decoration
additional resources
Learn more about the water cycle in this video from our friends at NOAA!
more STEAM learning
podcast
STEAM Daydream with National Children's Museum, a podcast that elevates children’s voices and answers their biggest questions.