These pieces should be able to form a curve when laid out on a flat surface, mimicking the shape of a rainbow. Ensure you have enough pieces to create the desired number of rainbow arcs.

So when the sun is behind you and the rain in front of you, you see a rainbow of colours reflected back from inside the raindrops. As well as the lovely colours, rainbows also have a unique shape.

Children can reach up high to make a rainbow shape with their hands. They can use alternate hands for each colour. Story time: The Pot of Gold Once upon a rainbow time… To engage the children ...