Lightning heats the air around it very fast, and the air makes a loud "bang". That bang is the thunder you hear. You see lightning first, and hear the thunder a little later.

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🌧️ Rain and storms

8 short answers for ages 3–6. Start with “What does thunder sound like?” 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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What does thunder sound like? Revealexpand_more Flip to revealautorenew

What does thunder sound like?

Thunder is a big, loud boom in the sky. It can make you jump if it is close.

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Talk about itDoes loud thunder scare you a little, or do you like it?

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Did you know?Thunder comes after you see a flash of lightning in the sky.

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Try itSay "boom" loudly like thunder does.

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Still curious?Why does thunder sound so loud?Learn more in the full apparrow_forward

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Why does it rain? Revealexpand_more Flip to revealautorenew

Why does it rain?

Inside a cloud, tiny water droplets join together and get bigger. When they get too heavy for the air to hold, they fall down as rain.

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Talk about itWhat do you love doing on a rainy day?

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Did you know?One raindrop is made of many tiny droplets joined together.

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Try itWatch the rain fall and notice how each drop makes a ripple in a puddle.

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Still curious?What causes thunder?Learn more in the full apparrow_forward

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What causes thunder? Revealexpand_more Flip to revealautorenew

What causes thunder?

Lightning heats the air around it very fast, and the air makes a loud "bang". That bang is the thunder you hear.

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Talk about itHow do you feel when you hear thunder?

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Did you know?You see lightning first, and hear the thunder a little later.

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Try itWhen you see lightning, count until you hear the thunder.

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Still curious?What makes lightning?Learn more in the full apparrow_forward

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What happens to puddles after rain? Revealexpand_more Flip to revealautorenew

What happens to puddles after rain?

After it rains, water sits in little puddles on the ground. You can jump in them and splash.

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Talk about itDo you like jumping in puddles?

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Did you know?A puddle slowly dries up and disappears once the sun comes back out.

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Try itFind a puddle and jump in it with both feet.

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Still curious?Where does a puddle go when it disappears?Learn more in the full apparrow_forward

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What is an umbrella for? Revealexpand_more Flip to revealautorenew

What is an umbrella for?

An umbrella keeps rain off your head so you stay dry when it is raining.

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Talk about itWhat colour is your favourite umbrella?

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Did you know?An umbrella opens up wide like a little roof you carry in your hand.

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Try itOpen an umbrella, or pretend to, and hold it over your head.

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Still curious?What else can keep you dry in the rain?Learn more in the full apparrow_forward

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What makes lightning? Revealexpand_more Flip to revealautorenew

What makes lightning?

Inside a storm cloud, ice and water bump into each other and make a big spark. That spark is lightning.

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Talk about itHave you ever seen lightning up close?

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Did you know?Lightning is very hot, but it only lasts a tiny fraction of a second.

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Try itOn a dry day, rub a balloon on your hair and look for a tiny spark.

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Still curious?How does a rainbow form?Learn more in the full apparrow_forward

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How does a rainbow form? Revealexpand_more Flip to revealautorenew

How does a rainbow form?

A rainbow appears when sunlight shines through raindrops in the air. Each raindrop splits the light into the colours you see in an arc.

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Talk about itWhat is the most colourful rainbow you have seen?

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

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Try itOn a sunny day, spray water from a hose with your back to the sun, and look for your own rainbow.

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Still curious?What causes wind?Learn more in the full apparrow_forward

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What does a storm look like? Revealexpand_more Flip to revealautorenew

What does a storm look like?

In a storm the sky turns dark grey, the wind blows hard, and rain falls fast.

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Talk about itHave you ever watched a storm from inside a window?

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Did you know?During a storm it is best to stay inside where it is safe and dry.

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Try itDraw a picture of a stormy sky with dark clouds.

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Still curious?What sounds do you hear during a storm?Learn more in the full apparrow_forward

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When the questions run out, a story

Gentle stories where your child is the hero and Growy the friend.

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

🌧️ Rain and storms

What this set covers

Questions in this set

More topics

When the questions run out, a story

Growy and the Stars

Growy and the Magic Bridge

Growy and the Cloud Full of Feelings

Growy and the Silver Thread

Growy and the Big Cup

Growy and the Steps That Come Back

Growy and the Very Big Bed

Growy Stays Close

Growy Waves Goodbye

Growy and the Warm Arms

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