Child: Mommy, where’s my pet?
Mom: Kitty’s outside getting wet.
Child: What is rain?
Mom: Well, when water heats up, it turns into warm wet air called vapor. This vapor rises into the sky, where it cools down and becomes a cloud. The cloud grows bigger and heavier until raindrops fall to the ground.
Child: What falls?
Mom: Raindrops! Kitty will find a dry place. Let’s look for Kitty. Do cats like rain?
Mom: No, cats don’t like rain because it makes their fur heavy and wet. Their ears can’t keep the water out, and they don’t like the smell. For Kitty, it’s “rain, rain, go away.”
Child: Do ducks like rain?
Mom: Yes, ducks do! They use their bills to spread oil on their feathers, which makes water slide off. This keeps them dry and warm.
Child: Do squirrels like rain?
Mom: If it’s not raining too hard, squirrels use their tails like umbrellas. In heavy rain, they stay in their nests to keep dry.
Child: Do beetles like rain?
Mom: Beetles have hard shells that keep them from getting soaked.
Child: Do worms like rain?
Mom: Yes, worms love rain! They usually live underground but come out when it’s wet because they can move faster.
Child: Do butterflies like rain?
Mom: No, rain makes butterflies too cold to fly. They hide in safe spots until the rain stops. When the sun comes out, so do the butterflies!
Child: Do birds like rain?
Mom: Some birds do, and some don’t. Most small birds find shelter in nests or under branches. After the rain, you can hear them chirping again!
Child: Mommy, look at that! I think I spy my kitty cat!
Mom: The clouds are gone, the sun is high. Here’s my kitty, warm and dry.
Narrator: Once upon a time, there was a ghost named Boo who loved Halloween. But Boo was afraid of the dark. He decided to visit a few friends for help.
Boo: I need some help! It’s really too hard to be brave on my own.
Narrator: Boo visited a witch who was stirring a spell.
Witch: I think the dark is our friend. Don’t fear the night; make spells with me until it gets light.
Narrator: Boo then went to see Frank, who was having a ball.
Frank: The dark is our friend. Don’t fear the night; dance here with me until it gets light.
Narrator: Boo visited Dracula, who loved to soar at night.
Dracula: The dark is our friend. Don’t fear the night; come fly with me until it gets light.
Narrator: Boo then saw a werewolf who didn’t think the darkness was scary.
Werewolf: The dark is our friend. Don’t fear the night; shout out with me until it gets light.
Narrator: Finally, Boo saw Mummy, who was all wrapped up.
Mummy: The dark is our friend. Don’t fear the night; dress up with me until it gets light.
Narrator: Boo floated home, feeling happy. He decided to throw a party to thank his friends.
Boo: Let’s stay up late! This is no time to snore!
Narrator: Boo and his pals had a spooky old time with cobwebs and candy. They made stinky potions and learned how to fly. The night was a hit packed with wonder and thrills.
Narrator: When it was time for the party to close, Boo gave a yawn and got ready to doze.
Boo: The dark is the best! I love the night!
Narrator: And so, Boo learned that being brave was not easy, but with friends, he could face his fears.
Narrator: The end.
Rainy Day Observations: Next time it rains, put on your raincoat and boots and go outside with an adult. Observe how different animals behave in the rain. Do you see any birds hiding under branches or worms coming out of the ground? Draw a picture of what you see and share it with your class.
Animal Rain Gear Craft: Create your own “rain gear” for a toy animal using materials like paper, fabric, or plastic. Think about how ducks use oil to keep dry or how squirrels use their tails as umbrellas. Present your creation to the class and explain how it helps your toy animal stay dry.
Weather Diary: Keep a weather diary for a week. Each day, write down what the weather is like and how it affects the animals you see. Do you notice any patterns? For example, do you see more worms on rainy days? Share your findings with your classmates.
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**[Music]**
**Child:** Mommy, where’s my pet?
**Mom:** Kitty’s outside getting wet.
**Child:** What is rain?
**Mom:** When water heats up, it turns into warm wet air called vapor. Vapor rises into the sky, where it becomes cold and turns into a cloud. The cloud becomes bigger until it is so heavy that parts of it fall to the ground.
**Child:** What falls?
**Mom:** Raindrops. Kitty will find a place that’s dry. Let’s look for Kitty. Do cats like rain?
**Mom:** No, water makes a cat’s fur feel very heavy. Cat’s ears cannot keep water out, and they don’t like the way it smells. For Kitty, it’s “rain, rain, go away.”
**Child:** Do ducks like rain?
**Mom:** Yes, when ducks comb their feathers with their bills, they leave a layer of oil on top. The oil makes water slide off and keeps the feathers closest to the duck’s body dry and warm.
**Child:** Do squirrels like rain?
**Mom:** If it is not raining too hard, a squirrel will curl its tail over its head to make a built-in umbrella. In heavy rains, squirrels stay in their nests to keep dry.
**Child:** Do beetles like rain?
**Mom:** A beetle has a hard shell-like covering that prevents it from getting soaked.
**Child:** Do worms like rain?
**Mom:** Yes, earthworms mostly live and travel underground because they need moisture all the time. After it rains, you will see worms because it is wet enough for them to wriggle along much faster above ground.
**Child:** Do butterflies like rain?
**Mom:** Rain makes butterflies too cold to fly. They hide out in protected spots called roosts until the storm passes. When the sun comes out, so do the butterflies.
**Child:** Do birds like rain?
**Mom:** Some do, some don’t. Most small birds tuck themselves away in nests or the inner branches of a tree or bush or under anything that will keep the rain off. After a rainstorm passes, you can go outside and listen for all the birdie chirps.
**Child:** Mommy, look at that! I think I spy my kitty cat!
**Mom:** Clouds are gone, the sun is high. Here’s my kitty, warm and dry.
**[Music]**
**Narrator:** Once upon a time, there was a ghost named Boo who loved Halloween. But Boo was afraid of the dark. He decided to visit a few friends for help.
**Boo:** I need some help! It’s really too hard to be brave on my own.
**Narrator:** Boo visited a witch who was stirring a spell.
**Witch:** I think the dark is our friend. Don’t fear the night; make spells with me until it gets light.
**Narrator:** Boo then went to see Frank, who was having a ball.
**Frank:** The dark is our friend. Don’t fear the night; dance here with me until it gets light.
**Narrator:** Boo visited Dracula, who loved to soar at night.
**Dracula:** The dark is our friend. Don’t fear the night; come fly with me until it gets light.
**Narrator:** Boo then saw a werewolf who didn’t think the darkness was scary.
**Werewolf:** The dark is our friend. Don’t fear the night; shout out with me until it gets light.
**Narrator:** Finally, Boo saw Mummy, who was all wrapped up.
**Mummy:** The dark is our friend. Don’t fear the night; dress up with me until it gets light.
**Narrator:** Boo floated home, feeling happy. He decided to throw a party to thank his friends.
**Boo:** Let’s stay up late! This is no time to snore!
**Narrator:** Boo and his pals had a spooky old time with cobwebs and candy. They made stinky potions and learned how to fly. The night was a hit packed with wonder and thrills.
**Narrator:** When it was time for the party to close, Boo gave a yawn and got ready to doze.
**Boo:** The dark is the best! I love the night!
**[Music]**
**Narrator:** And so, Boo learned that being brave was not easy, but with friends, he could face his fears.
**[Music]**
**Narrator:** The end.
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