Summary: May's dad is busy so her older brother helps take care of her. They want to go outside and play but it is raining, so they stay inside until their dad is not busy anymore. When their dad is done, they go outside and play in the rain, but once it is time to come inside May is very unhappy. Her brother got the idea of letting her play in the shower until it was time to take a nap. They were all so tired after May took her shower that they all took a nap.

Personal Reaction: I think it is great that the older brother helped take care of May. It shows responsibility. When I was younger, I had to help take care of my younger siblings as well. It is challenging and sometimes irritating, but it teaches you more than you think.

Classroom Extension Ideas:
1). So many students could be chosen each week for a responsibility done in the classroom and be rewarded for doing so.
2). My students could color their own raincoats.
3). I think it would also be a good idea if the students could draw their idea of playing in the rain.