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  • The Rainy Day
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    The Rainy Day

    Written by Anna Milbourne
    Illustrated by Sarah Gill
    Published by Usborne Picture Books
    Theme/topic: Weather impacts
    Suggested learning area: AC9S1U02 (Science – Year 1) ACSSU004 (Science – Foundation)

    The book explores weather patterns and the daily changes in the environment during a rainy day. As the characters observe the sky darkening, raindrops falling, and puddles forming, students are encouraged to describe daily changes in the environment and explore how these changes affect everyday life (ACSSU004 – Foundation Year; AC9S1U02 – Year 1, Science).

    Teachers can explore these suggested learning points with children: investigating how changes in the weather affect plants and animals, including humans; exploring how people make clothing choices using predictions of weather; and investigating how rain or clouds are formed.

    With engaging language and vivid imagery, The Rainy Day supports early scientific thinking by prompting discussions about the water cycle, seasonal changes, and the role of rain in nature. This book is an excellent resource for developing curiosity and appreciation for the natural world.

    AC9S1U02 (Science – Year 1) ACSSU004 (Science – Foundation)
  • Big Rain Coming
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    Big Rain Coming

    Written by Katrina Germein
    Illustrated by Bronwyn Bancroft
    Published by Picture Puffin
    Theme/topic: Mathematics and Weather impacts
    Suggested learning area: AC9MFM02 (Mathematics – Foundation) AC9S1U02 (Science – Year 1) ACMMG007 (Mathematics – Foundation) ACSSU004 (Science – Foundation)

    Big Rain Coming by Katrina Germein is a beautifully written and atmospheric story that captures the anticipation of rainfall in a remote Australian Indigenous community. Throughout the week, the land remains dry, and the people wait patiently for the relief that the rain will bring. The book helps students explore observable weather changes and how they impact the environment and daily life (ACSSU004 – Foundation Year; AC9S1U02 – Year 1, Science). It also help kids compare and recognise the extensive knowledges of daily and seasonal changes in weather patterns and landscape held by First Nations Australians.

    The timely, predictable text encourages children to recognise and describe the sequence of the days of the week, supporting their understanding of time (ACMMG007, AC9MFM02 – Foundation Year, Mathematics). With its rich language and evocative illustrations, Big Rain Coming fosters curiosity about weather patterns and seasonal changes while promoting discussions about patience, resilience, and connection to the land.

    AC9MFM02 (Mathematics – Foundation) AC9S1U02 (Science – Year 1) ACMMG007 (Mathematics – Foundation) ACSSU004 (Science – Foundation)