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Invent a dry place for a pretend rainy day.
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Teddy in the rain
3–5 years · Pretend play · Storytelling
Soft toy; Two large cloths
Tell teddy’s rainy-day problem.
Let your child try the two cloths.
Act out the next part together.
Stay alongside. Cover toys only, never people. Use cloths without cords. Keep exits clear.
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An adult stays alongside and follows the child's lead.
Soft toy · Two large cloths
Set teddy on the floor and imagine rain arriving.
Try saying: What could we try?
Finish: End with teddy settled, or stop if the story feels worrying.
Stay alongside. Cover toys only, never people. Use soft props without cords and keep exits clear.
Make it simpler: Offer two possible places for teddy.
Take it further: Tell the same story with a different solution.
A chance to practise problem solving, storytelling. This invitation is an editorial adaptation of the guidance below. It is not a test or a promise about development.
