This explanation of lightning is designed for young children, making it easy and fun to understand what lightning is and why it happens.
Lightning is a bright flash of light that happens during a storm. You might see it light up the sky, and it can make a loud sound called thunder.
Lightning happens when there are lots of clouds in the sky. These clouds have tiny bits of electricity in them. Sometimes, when the electricity builds up, it goes BOOM! and makes a lightning flash.
Lightning helps to make the air. It can also help plants to grow, just like rain does. But we have to be careful around lightning because it can be dangerous.
If you see lightning or hear thunder, it’s best to go indoors and stay safe. You can look out the window and watch the storm from the inside, where it's safe!
So, remember: lightning is just nature having a big spark! It’s something we see in storms, and it’s pretty amazing to watch from a safe place!