Sun and Rainbows

What Are We Learning This Week?

When it rains, we need to wear a rain jacket and rain boots to stay dry.

This Week’s Big Questions

What happens if we go outside in the rain? What can we wear to stay dry?

Out on the Town

When you encounter a rainy day, explain how the rain falls from clouds and onto the ground. If you are wearing rain boots, splash and jump in the puddles.

Show Me! Our Words of the Week

Say It:
Sun

Explain It:
The sun is the star that is nearest to the earth.  The Earth receives heat and light from the sun and travels around it.

Talk About It:
What is the weather like when the sun is shining bright?

Say It:
Puddle

Explain It:
A puddle is a small area of liquid, usually water, on the ground. The children jumped in puddles on the sidewalk.

Talk About It:
Why is the child wearing boots to splash in the puddles?

Say It:
Rainbow

Explain It:
A rainbow is an arc of many colors across the sky. Sometimes you can see a rainbow after a rainstorm.

Talk About It:
Describe the rainbow.