Today, we’re going to the park to play! It’s a sunny day, and there’s so much to see and do. The grass is green, and the sky is blue. We can climb high, jump up and down, and spin around on the merry-go-round. There’s plenty of time to learn, explore, and pretend. Using our imagination is so much fun, especially when we stay hydrated with water. Playing in the sandbox is a great way to build and have fun!
It’s always fun to play with our best friends. We can take off our shoes and socks and jump into the sandbox. Playing together makes everything more exciting!
Uh-oh, it looks like a storm is coming. We hear thunder and see dark clouds. When a storm comes, it’s important to find a safe place. We can use empty crates to build a shelter or run to a safe spot. Let’s stay safe until the storm passes.
Some of us love dancing in the rain, but what’s that? Little balls of ice are falling from the sky! That’s called hail. Hail happens when rain freezes in the clouds and falls to the ground. Even though it’s warm here, it’s really cold up in the clouds, which is why we see hail.
After the storm, the air feels fresh and clean. And guess what? When the sun shines through the water droplets in the air, we see something magical—a rainbow! Rainbows have beautiful colors like red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet. It’s like a colorful surprise in the sky!
Now that the storm has passed, we can go back outside and play. Remember to stay curious and enjoy the wonders of nature. Whether it’s sunny or rainy, there’s always something fun to discover!
Rainbow Hunt: After learning about rainbows, go on a rainbow hunt! Look around your home or classroom for objects that match the colors of a rainbow: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet. Arrange them in order to create your own rainbow. Discuss with your friends or family why rainbows appear after a storm and what makes them so special.
Weather Watch: Create a simple weather diary for a week. Each day, draw a picture of what the weather looks like outside. Is it sunny, cloudy, rainy, or stormy? Add any special weather events you notice, like hail or rainbows. At the end of the week, share your diary with your class and talk about how the weather changed each day.
Build a Shelter: Use blocks, pillows, or other safe materials at home or in the classroom to build a small shelter, just like you would if a storm was coming. Think about what makes a good shelter and why it’s important to stay safe during a storm. Discuss with your classmates or family how you can stay safe in different types of weather.
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[Music] We’re going to the park to play. It’s a funny sunny day! So many things to see and do. The grass is so green and the sky’s so blue. Climb up high, jump up and down, turn around on the merry-go-round. You’ve got so much time to spend to learn, explore, to build and pretend. It’s so much fun to use our imagination as long as we have the proper hydration. The sandbox is a great location, and playing gives us a solid foundation.
Running hot on the countertop, it’s great to play with all your best friends. Come on in, take off your shoes and socks; it’s time for fun in the sandbox. [Music]
And you are… Did I do that with my ultra strong tagging skills? I don’t think so. Look who… that’s making me a little nervous. Breathe in deep and count to three: one, two, three. Now breathe out. Ah, that’s better. Don’t worry, every storm passes. I actually kind of like the rumbling of thunder. Me too, but it’s not my favorite part. Oh, what’s your favorite part?
Hey guys, hi everyone! All right, up here I’m hearing a bit of a ruckus down below. That’s thunder, and from the dark clouds, it seems like a storm is coming. Even underwater, when a storm is coming, it’s important to find some shelter. Just what I was thinking! So this is what we’ll do: see those empty crates? We can use all those to construct a temporary shelter. Or maybe we can just run under there. Good idea, let’s go run! See you on the other side of the storm. Good luck, my friends!
Zen, are you okay? Are you kidding? I love dancing in the rain, but it’s not my favorite part. What is your favorite? Hey, did anyone else feel something? Not me. Yes, me! Oh, ow! They’re little balls of ice! Let’s get under there! That’s some hard rain, and that’s coming from a guy with a shell. When little balls of ice fall from the sky, I don’t think it’s called rain; it’s called hail.
How do you know about hail, Dean? My family comes from the mountains in Banff, Canada. If it’s cold and it’s falling out of the sky, I know what it’s called. The hail’s getting harder! Wait a second, I don’t understand. Ice is falling from the sky in the middle of springtime? How does that even work? That’s such a good question, and the answer is… it’s actually way too warm for ice to be falling right now, but ice is falling right now.
So here’s my riddle: how can a cloud make a small ball of ice in warm weather? Start with a big ball of ice. I get it! I love that joke! Anybody? No, not at all. Not my taste, joke-wise. Okay, that’s fine. Even when it’s hot here on the ground, up in the clouds, it’s always really cold. So in a thunderstorm, the rain freezes in the clouds on the way down. The frozen rain melts and lands on us—that’s hail.
I get it! Start with a big ball of ice because it’s big in the cloud and small on the ground. This girl gets it! Hey, look, it’s clearing up! [Music] Hmm, the air is so fresh after a rainstorm. Ah! Oh, so that’s your favorite part? Not quite. So what is your favorite part? My favorite part is when the sun shines through the water droplets in the air and bends the light coming through into something so magical and beautiful.
Zen, you’re talking about a [Music] rainbow! After the rain, there’s always a rainbow waiting for you: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet. That’s radical! That’s beautiful, and that’s my favorite part too! It’s like a kaleidoscope or, um, like Cow’s body. He’s right! You are a rainbow, Cow! No wonder I love seeing you every day. Thanks, Zen! Let’s go play! [Music] [Applause] [Music]
Did you see that? [Music] Oh! [Music] Let’s stay in and restore. [Music] Hey, what’s that sound? It’s kind of spooky. Did you see that? Let’s watch it like [Music]. Let’s stay together, warm and dry. When it passes, we can go back outside. But [Music] did you see that? Let’s watch it like a movie. [Music] Stay curious!
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