“Rain” explained in 4 pictures

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Young children understand that rain is drops of water that fall from clouds, wet the ground and plants, and move around in nature

Rain is drops of water that fall from clouds in the sky.
Many tiny drops of water come falling down.
On rainy days, the sky may look dark.

💬 What Is Rain?

Rain is drops of water that fall from clouds in the sky. Many tiny drops of water come falling down. On rainy days, the sky may look dark.

🤔 Where is the rain falling from?

When it rains, the ground gets wet.
Drops of water also land on leaves and roofs.
On rainy days, we may use an umbrella or rain boots.

💬 When It Rains, Things Get Wet

When it rains, the ground gets wet. Drops of water also land on leaves and roofs. On rainy days, we may use an umbrella or rain boots.

🤔 What have you seen getting wet on a rainy day?

Grass and flowers grow when they have water.
Rain gives water to plants.
After it rains, leaves may look sparkly.

💬 Rain Helps Plants Grow Strong

Grass and flowers grow when they have water. Rain gives water to plants. After it rains, leaves may look sparkly.

🤔 After it rains, can you see drops of water on the leaves?

Rainwater can become a puddle.
Some water soaks into the soil.
Some water slowly flows away.

💬 Where Does Rainwater Go?

Rainwater can become a puddle. Some water soaks into the soil. Some water slowly flows away.

🤔 Have you ever seen a puddle after it rains?