Rain is water that falls from clouds up in the sky. Raindrops fall so fast that you can hear them tap-tap on the window.

The sun is a big, warm light in the sky that shines every day. The sun is so bright that you should never look right at it.

A rainbow is a colourful arch in the sky that shows up after rain. A rainbow has many colours lined up in a row, like red and blue.

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8 short answers for ages 3–6. Start with “Why does it rain?” or explore the complete set together.

What this set covers

This set has 8 short, child-friendly answers about this topic and is designed for ages 3–6. Every card adds a fact, something small to try and a prompt that keeps the conversation going.

Tap a question to reveal the answer, share the fun fact, try the tiny activity, then talk about it together.

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Card 1/8 schedule2 min · Together Why does it rain? Revealexpand_more On the flip side 💬 A short, honest answer ⭐ A fun fact for grown-ups 🎲 A tiny 30-second game Flip the cardautorenew

Why does it rain?

The sun warms water in seas, lakes and puddles until tiny bits float up into the sky as invisible steam. Up high the air is cold, so the water gathers into clouds, and when the drops grow heavy enough they fall back down as rain.

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Talk about itWhat is your favourite thing to do on a rainy day?

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Did you know?A single raincloud can hold many bathtubs full of water before it starts to rain.

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Try itBreathe onto a cold window and watch it fog up. That is water from your breath turning back into tiny drops, just like a cloud.

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Still curious?Where does a puddle go after the rain stops?Learn more in the full apparrow_forward

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Card 2/8 schedule2 min · Together Where do rainbows come from? Revealexpand_more On the flip side 💬 A short, honest answer ⭐ A fun fact for grown-ups 🎲 A tiny 30-second game Flip the cardautorenew

Where do rainbows come from?

A rainbow appears when sunlight shines through tiny raindrops still floating in the air. Each drop bends the light and splits it into many colours, so you see a big curved band of red, orange, yellow, green, blue and violet.

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Talk about itIf you could slide down a rainbow, which colour would you land on?

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Did you know?You can only see a rainbow with the sun behind you and the rain in front of you.

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Try itOn a sunny day, spray a fine mist of water with your back to the sun and look for your own little rainbow.

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Still curious?Why does a rainbow always curve like an arch?Learn more in the full apparrow_forward

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Card 3/8 schedule2 min · Together Why is the sky blue? Revealexpand_more On the flip side 💬 A short, honest answer ⭐ A fun fact for grown-ups 🎲 A tiny 30-second game Flip the cardautorenew

Why is the sky blue?

Sunlight looks white but it is really made of many colours mixed together. As it passes through the air, the blue part gets scattered and bounced all around the sky far more than the others, so when you look up the whole sky glows blue.

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Talk about itWhat is the prettiest colour you have ever seen the sky turn?

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Did you know?At sunset the light travels through more air, the blue scatters away, and the sky turns orange and red instead.

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Try itLook up at the sky at midday, then again at sunset. Notice how the same sky can wear completely different colours.

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Still curious?Why does the sky change colour in the evening?Learn more in the full apparrow_forward

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Card 4/8 schedule2 min · Together What makes thunder? Revealexpand_more On the flip side 💬 A short, honest answer ⭐ A fun fact for grown-ups 🎲 A tiny 30-second game Flip the cardautorenew

What makes thunder?

During a storm, a giant spark of lightning heats the air around it so fast that the air jumps apart with a huge bang. That bang is the thunder you hear, rolling and rumbling across the sky.

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Talk about itHow do you feel when you hear thunder, and what helps you feel cosy?

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Did you know?Light travels faster than sound, so you see the lightning first and hear the thunder a few seconds later.

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Try itAfter you see a flash, count slowly until you hear the rumble. The bigger the count, the farther away the storm.

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Still curious?Why do we see lightning before we hear thunder?Learn more in the full apparrow_forward

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Card 5/8 schedule1 min · Together What is rain? Revealexpand_more On the flip side 💬 A short, honest answer ⭐ A fun fact for grown-ups 🎲 A tiny 30-second game Flip the cardautorenew

What is rain?

Rain is water that falls from clouds up in the sky.

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Talk about itDo you like the sound of rain?

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Did you know?Raindrops fall so fast that you can hear them tap-tap on the window.

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Try itListen for the sound of rain on the window.

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Still curious?Where does rain come from?Learn more in the full apparrow_forward

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Card 6/8 schedule1 min · Together What is the sun? Revealexpand_more On the flip side 💬 A short, honest answer ⭐ A fun fact for grown-ups 🎲 A tiny 30-second game Flip the cardautorenew

What is the sun?

The sun is a big, warm light in the sky that shines every day.

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Talk about itHow does the sun make you feel?

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Did you know?The sun is so bright that you should never look right at it.

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Try itFeel the warm sun on your face for a moment.

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Still curious?Why does the sun feel warm?Learn more in the full apparrow_forward

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Card 7/8 schedule1 min · Together What does wind feel like? Revealexpand_more On the flip side 💬 A short, honest answer ⭐ A fun fact for grown-ups 🎲 A tiny 30-second game Flip the cardautorenew

What does wind feel like?

Wind feels like moving air that can gently push your hair and clothes.

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Talk about itHave you ever felt a strong wind outside?

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Did you know?You cannot see wind, but you can see it move the leaves.

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Try itWave your hand fast and feel the little wind it makes.

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Still curious?Why can we feel wind but not see it?Learn more in the full apparrow_forward

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Card 8/8 schedule1 min · Together What is a rainbow? Revealexpand_more On the flip side 💬 A short, honest answer ⭐ A fun fact for grown-ups 🎲 A tiny 30-second game Flip the cardautorenew

What is a rainbow?

A rainbow is a colourful arch in the sky that shows up after rain.

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Talk about itHave you ever seen a rainbow in the sky?

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Did you know?A rainbow has many colours lined up in a row, like red and blue.

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Try itName as many rainbow colours as you can.

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Still curious?When can we see a rainbow?Learn more in the full apparrow_forward

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Answers are simplified for young children and checked against child-friendly science references.

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Grow and the Faraway Hug

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