I have a wonderful little thunder stick I take with me when I visit schools. Many teachers and families have asked about where to get one. Below are some links and photos. I like getting a nice array of instruments together to make storm sounds and then read THUNDER-BOOMER! I point to each child to indicate when he/she is to play his/her instrument. I’m sure an upturned bucket would also suffice for thunder. But the thunder tube is so much more unexpected and exciting. They come in various sizes and are fairly inexpensive. And the frogs are fun, too. Enjoy!

For the rain: rainsticks. Available at:

amazon.com

musiciansfriend.com

 

For the thunder: thunder tubes/sticks. Available at:

 

amazon.com 

teachersource.com

 

For the hail: clappers, jingles, tambourines, shakers, gourd rattles. Make your own, or many inexpensive ones are available at:

musiciansfriend.com

 

 

For the frog/toad sounds after the rain: percussive frogs. Available at:

amazon.com

teachersource.com

 

 

Enjoy your classroom thunder storms!!

Shutta