Oliver’s Rainy Plan: Activities

Shared Reading · Ages 3–4. An adult reads the questions and clues aloud. Children can talk, point, sign or choose an answer. For Jumbled Words, show the matching vocabulary word and build it together; children do not need to read independently.

Vocabulary

Read these five words from the story. Talk about what they mean.

plan: An idea about what you will do.
porch: A sheltered space by a door.
harbour: A sheltered place where boats can stop.
ramp: A sloping surface for going up or down.
change: Something becoming different.

Jumbled Words

Use the clue to make a word from the story. Drag the letters with a mouse or finger, or tap a letter and then a space.

Put the story in order

Drag the pictures into order from first to last with a mouse or finger. Or tap a picture, then tap where it should go. Use arrow keys to move a focused picture.

Tell the story

Talk about a small changed plan using toys. Acknowledge disappointment, explain what is possible and offer a manageable choice without insisting the child be cheerful.