![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() If you want to take it one step further, record your observations with your child. What does this object feel like, smell like, how does it sound, what does it look like, and if appropriate, what does this object taste like. You can pick anything from play dough or food or the couch or an ice cube, anything you can think of really. Pick something in your home to explore with all of your senses as well. Each animal used a different sense to know that the rain was coming. ![]() Rain introduces the idea of using all of your senses to explore your surroundings. As they’re retelling, see if your child can correctly remember which animal used which of their senses to know that the rain is coming. Retelling a story helps your child refine their understanding of the story, and helps them to develop concepts about words and books. Practice this Comprehension Strategy- Retelling :Īfter you read Rain ask your child to take a turn and read the story to you. Use your senses and explore the rain with the animals. Once the winter and rain are over, the hot dry land is transformed into a whole new landscape. Each animal can tell for a different reason, zebra can see it, rhino can feel it, and porcupine can smell it. Winter isn’t always about snow! In the bright and bold Rain, written and illustrated by Manya Stojic, the animals in the hot dry land all sense that the rain is coming. ![]()
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