Storm Trucks Week 3—Songs, Storms & Sounds. Let’s Make It Rain!
- Donna Boock
- Jul 17, 2025
- 4 min read
Get ready to shake, tap, rumble, and sing—this week is all about sound!
In Week 3 of our Storm Trucks REACH guide, we’re tuning in to the rhythms of a storm and turning noisy weather into a musical adventure.
Charlotte Glaze, author of Storm Trucks, recommends these fun, hands-on activities to help little ones feel calm and creative during a storm. Whether you’re shaking, tapping, or singing along—these crafts bring comfort, connection, and just the right amount of noise.
Ready to make it rain (in the fun way)?
Let’s play!
DIY Rainmaker Craft
Let’s start by making our very own rainstick—a fun, hands-on way to mimic the sound of falling rain.This simple craft turns recycled materials into a calming, musical instrument.
DIY Egg Shakers
Make your own music with these easy egg shakers inspired by Clap for Classics on YouTube!
You’ll Need:
Plastic Easter eggs
Tape (washi, duct, or masking tape)
Fillers: rice, popcorn kernels, dried beans, etc.
How To:
Check for holes in the eggs. If there are any, tape over them on the inside to keep filler from leaking.
Add filler to one half of the egg (just a spoonful!).
Snap the egg shut and tape all the way around the seam to keep it secure.
Shake and play!
Try different fillers to create different sounds.
DIY Easy Paper Drums
You’ll Need:
2 paper bowls
Stapler or tape
(Optional) A spoonful of rice or beans
Markers, stickers, or tape to decorate
How To Make It:
Put two bowls together (rim to rim).
Staple or tape around the edge to seal them.
(Optional) Add rice or beans inside before sealing for shaker sound.
Decorate the outside however you like!
Once your instruments are ready, it’s time to put them to work with this song is inspired by Axel’s stormy adventure in Storm Trucks and sung to the tune of The Wheels on the Bus. Sing it together, act it out, or play along with your band of merry music makers.
(Feel free to print the lyrics or make up hand motions to go with each line!)
🛻 Storm Trucks Song: “Boom, Rumble, Crash!”
This song is inspired by Axel’s stormy adventure in Storm Trucks and is sung to the tune of The Wheels on the Bus. Sing it together, act it out, or tap along with your rainmaker.
(Feel free to print the lyrics or make up hand motions to go with each line!)
The thunder up above goes rumble, rumble, boom.
Rumble, rumble, boom—Rumble, rumble, boom!
The thunder up above goes rumble, rumble, boom.
Oh, what a stormy day!
The lightning in the sky goes flash, flash, crash.
Flash, flash,crash—Flash, flash crash!
TThe lightning in the sky goes flash, flash, crash.
Oh, what a stormy day!
The rain in the cloud falls drip, drip, drop.
Drip, drip, drop—Drip, drip, drop!
The rain in the cloud falls drip, drip,drop.
Oh, what a stormy day.
The kids in the house play safe and sound.
Safe and sound—Safe and sound!
The kids in the house play safe and sound.
Oh, what a a day to play!
The rollers in the clouds go rumble, rumble, beep.
Rumble, rumble, beep—Rumble, rumble, beep!
The rollers in the clouds go rrumble, rumble, beep.
Oh, what a day to play!
The diggers in the sky go scoop, scoop, scoop.
Scoop, scoop, scoop—Scoop, scoop, scoop!
The diggers in the sky go scoop, scoop, scoop.
Oh, what a day to play!
The trucks in the sky built a rainbow bright,
Rainbow bright—Rainbow bright!
The trucks in the sky built a rainbow bright,
What a coloful sight!
Bonus Activities
🎤 Make up your own verse! What would your storm truck do in the sky?
🎨 Draw a picture of one of the trucks from the song—or invent a brand-new one! Is it a lightning loader? A rainbow roller? A thunder steamer?
Encourage your child to get creative and expressive. This is a great way to build vocabulary, rhythm, and emotional connection through music and art.
🎧 Make Some Noise—Together!
Mix in other household items for sound play (popping bubble wrap, tapping on a box, shaking dry rice or coins in a jar).
This kind of active, imaginative play helps children connect language to sensory experiences—boosting memory, focus, and most importantly, connection!
Bonus Book Pick
If your little one loves noisy trucks but could use a bit of winding down, Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site is the perfect complement to this week’s Storm Trucks fun. This gentle read-aloud lets kids say goodnight to their favorite big machines as they settle in for a well-earned rest. Watch the story come to life in this soothing YouTube read-aloud: Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site. A great way to build calm after all the stormy play!
Coming Next Week in REACH
Lights...Shadows...Calm
In our next Storm Trucks week, we’re swapping thunder for wonder with flashlight fun and shadow storytelling. Your child will explore light, shadow, and imagination with simple DIY puppets and rainbow projectors—perfect for calming busy minds and encouraging big creativity. Retell the story in a whole new way—through light and play!
Until next time—keep singing, shaking, and making joyful noise together.
🎶 Boom, rumble, crash... and giggles, always!
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