“Stones and Rocks” explained in 4 pictures
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Young children understand that stones and rocks are hard things found in nature, and that they come in many sizes, shapes, and colors.
💬 What Are Stones?
Stones are hard things found in nature. When you touch them with your hand, they feel hard. You can sometimes find them on the ground or beside a path.
🤔 Have you ever seen a stone nearby?
💬 Stones and Rocks Are Different Sizes
Small ones are often called stones. Very big ones are sometimes called rocks. Both stones and rocks are hard things made by nature.
🤔 What is different about the small stone and the big rock?
💬 Stones Have Many Shapes and Colors
Stones have many different shapes. There are round stones and angular stones. They can also be white, black, gray, brown, and other colors.
🤔 Which stone is round? Which stone is angular?
💬 Where Can You Find Stones?
Stones and rocks are found in many places. You can find them near rivers, mountains, and the sea. Some stones become round as they roll in water.
🤔 Are the shapes of river stones and mountain rocks different?