Sarah and Duck and the Silly Umbrella
In Sarah and Duck and the Silly Umbrella, Sarah and Duck go on an outing during a rainy day. They meet an umbrella that doesn’t like the rain! Can Sarah help the umbrella get home without getting wet? This video is excerpted from BBC’s Sarah & Duck, a kids' show about the adventures of 7-year-old Sarah and her quacky, flappy best friend, Duck.
Sarah and her best friend Duck embark on simple but exciting adventures, exploring the world both near and far in their own wobbly and imaginative way. Learn more.
Lesson Express
Q: Why doesn’t Umbrella like the rain? Why is this silly?
A: Umbrella doesn’t like the rain because it’s wet. It’s silly because umbrellas are supposed to help protect us from the rain.
Q: How does Sarah show kindness to Umbrella?
A: Sarah helps Umbrella avoid the rain on their way back home. She gives Umbrella her boot.
Q: How do the friends avoid the rain? Can you think of other ways they could have avoided the rain?
A: They give Umbrella a boot and hop from dry spot to dry spot. Student responses will vary.