Playing Through the Seasons: Warm Sun, Wet Toes
Playing Through the Seasons Series
What’s inside...
Warm Sun, Wet Toes is a delightful rhyming book that follows a mom, her twin daughters, and their pet bird as they enjoy summer by the lakeside. Featuring vibrant illustrations and a story that encourages outdoor activities, this book helps children appreciate the joys of summer. It is part of the Playing Through the Seasons series, which teaches kids about the magic of each season. Recommended for kids aged 0-7, this book includes a bonus coloring page for extended fun. With the golden sunshine filling the sky, summer is a season full of warm sun and wet toes. Can this mom and her daughters find ways to spend their days now that the days are long and hot? Come follow along with a mom, her twin daughters, and their loving pet bird as they experience the summer season near the lakeside. This enjoyable book, written in rhyme, shows various activities that all can delight in each and every day throughout summertime. It is a wonderful way to help children want to put down their devices and discover new pastimes to fill their days. 'What a great story about all the fun to be had in summer! This sweet, rhyming story gave our family ideas to plan future summer fun and also allowed us to reminisce about past summer adventures. Kids and adults alike will love the bright and colorful illustrations. Bonus coloring page means there is more fun to have after the story is done!' Targeted for ages 0-7, Warm Sun, Wet Toes is the third book in the Playing Through the Seasons series. 'Cold Noses, Crisp Air', 'Budding Flowers, Breezy Days', 'Warm Sun, Wet Toes' and 'Crunchy Leaves, Cozy Sweaters' teach kids about the four different seasons and the magic they each hold. Kids 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7. PreK-2.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
2-7
Length
31 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
How do you think the change in seasons affects the friends in the story?
What's your favorite season and why? How does it make you feel?
Can you remember a fun outdoor activity you did during each season?
What are some ways we could celebrate the changing seasons together?
How did the characters in the book show teamwork during their adventures?
Tip: Role play these questions
As you explore 'Playing Through the Seasons: Warm Sun, Wet Toes', take a moment after each season change in the book to discuss personal experiences related to that time of the year. Encourage your child to express their feelings about each season and relate it to the activities in the story. Share your own seasonal stories too, fostering a deeper familial connection and understanding. Utilize illustrative scenes from the book to visualize the discussions, making the reading experience more vivid and engaging.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Embracing Change
Explanation: The book illustrates the changing seasons and how the main character adapts to playing differently as weather changes. This helps children understand and accept changes in their environment.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to be flexible and adapt to different situations in life, such as moving to a new school or trying out a new activity.
Example Lesson: Appreciation of Nature
Explanation: As the protagonist explores outdoor environments in various seasons, the story highlights the beauty and uniqueness of each. This fosters a sense of wonder and appreciation for the natural world.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to engage in outdoor activities and observe the nature around them, promoting a lifelong respect and care for the environment.
Example Lesson: Creativity and Imagination
Explanation: The character uses imaginative play to make the most of each season, whether building a sandcastle or a snowman. This demonstrates the power of imagination to create joy regardless of circumstances.
Real-World Application: Children are motivated to use their creativity to find enjoyment and solutions in their daily play, enhancing problem-solving skills and emotional health.
Example Lesson: Understanding Diversity
Explanation: Through the depiction of various activities suited to different seasons, the book introduces the concept of diversity in experiences and cultural practices related to weather.
Real-World Application: This lesson teaches children to respect and take interest in different cultures and the various ways people celebrate and live through different seasons globally.
Example Lesson: Patience and Perseverance
Explanation: As the seasons change, the main character waits patiently for the right time to engage in specific activities, showing perseverance.
Real-World Application: Instills the values of patience and persistence in children when anticipating events or working towards long-term goals such as learning a new skill or waiting for a special day.