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Have the students stand in a circle facing inwards.

The teacher (or a student leader) begins rubbing their hands together. This action is "passed around" the circle similar to the mexican wave.

When the hand rubbing gets back to the leader, the leader changes this to a soft clap. This is passed around the circle (people in the circle continue hand rubbing till the new action gets to them)

Next action to be passed is loud clapping, then foot stomping.

Now, the same actions are done in reverse.

The last action to be passed is hand still by sides.

Discuss with the children why this might be called the thunderstorm.

Variations: Pick student leaders to pass their own choice of actions around the circle, maybe 2 rounds at a time.

This activity helps the children to focus and watch carefully.