Rain, Rain, Go Away

Quick Answer

Why This Story Works for Bedtime

Short and soothing—perfect for winding down. It helps kids name disappointment, then shift to a calm, hopeful ‘tomorrow’ mindset.

Story Synopsis

Sometimes a rainy day can feel unfair—especially when you want to play outside. This classic rhyme gives children a simple way to talk to the weather with kindness and hope. The words are easy to remember: you ask the rain to go away, and you imagine a “little child” who wants to play. The rhyme doesn’t fight the storm; it simply offers a wish for the rain to pass. At bedtime, it works like a tiny reset. A child can say, “Today was rainy,” and then soften into, “Tomorrow can be different.” It’s a sweet moment to talk about patience, seasons, and how nature changes on its own timeline. Many families like to pair the rhyme with a cozy ritual: listening to raindrops, breathing slowly, and picturing the sun returning. In just a few lines, the rhyme turns weather into comfort—and helps a child fall asleep with a hopeful thought.

Story Excerpt

Rain, rain, go away, Come again another day. Little [insert child’s name] wants to play, come again another day. Sun, sun, out you stay, Warm us up for all the day. Little [insert child’s name] wants to play, Warm us up for all the day.

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