A Rainy Day Circle Time “Singing in the Rain” and Ms. CeCe’s “Rainy Day Umbrella Game”

Begin circle time with the classic—Singing in the Rain—this children’s version is written by Arthur Freed and Nacio Herb Brown, with pictures by Tim Hopgood. The title page reads, “For everyone who smiles in the rain.” Sing to the children while turning the pages.

Next, play Ms. CeCe’s “Rainy Day Umbrella Game.” Simple cards with umbrellas (outlined in crayons or markers) are placed in a raincoat pocket. Children retrieve and find a matching friend. Partners pass under the teacher-held umbrella while singing “Singing in the Rain.”

Rainy Day Color Match Game

Then, children receive a simple bingo card with six squares— each with different umbrella colors (including bingo markers). The teacher or caller holds up a square or umbrella of the matching color. Play fill the row, or fill the card! Children may follow as callers.

“Singing in the Rain” Song and Movement Around the Circle

After that, time to move with our friends! Each child takes a turn, moving the group around the circle to the left or right while the children sing “Singing in the Rain.”

Rainy Day Read-Aloud Story Time

Lastly, share pre-k rainy day read-alouds. The kind and inclusive The Big Umbrella by Amy June Bates and Juniper Bates, “There is always room.” Rain by Sam Usher. The back cover reads, “It’s raining, but one little boy can’t wait to go outside for an adventure with his grandad. The Puddle Hunters is whimsical rainy day fun! “Clouds as fat as polar bears tumble in the evening sky. Tomorrow will be another good day for puddle hunting.”