Materials
11" x 17" paper 12" x 18" tagboard or poster board computer and printer laminator, optional binding machine, optional
Instructions
1. Make a class big book (approximately 11" x 17") using one of your favorite songs about rain.
2. Print the text using a large font on your computer (if a computer is not available, use a felt-tip pen).
3. At the back of the book include these "Think Rain" phrases for the children to complete verbally.Phrase Suggested AnswerThe color of the sky GrayCoat used for rain RaincoatThunder and... LightningWhere you can't play when it rains OutsidePut one up to stay dry UmbrellaPools of water PuddlesWhat the earth is after rain WetThey keep your feet dry BootsHelps us to see while driving in rain Windshield wipersColored arch in the sky Rainbow4. Decorate the cover of the big book with an appropriate picture. For example, use a duck wearing a raincoat, rain hat, and boots in the rain.
5. Laminate the covers and the pages, if desired.
6. Bind the pages together between the covers using a binding machine, if available.
7. Share the big book with the class and then put it in your reading area.
