This video is answering the question of when is monsoon season.
Tips for Parents
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Here's how to talk to your child about it
You learned that monsoon season in India happens between April and October. People use monsoon rain to help grow crops like rice, wheat, and pulses.
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Some activities you can do with your child now
- Plant a small indoor garden with your child using a watering can to simulate the irrigation system mentioned in the video. - Take your child to a farm or a local garden to show them how crops are grown and explain the role of monsoon rain in agriculture. - Cook a meal together using ingredients like rice, wheat, and pulses to showcase how these crops are used in everyday cooking. - Watch a documentary or read a book about monsoon season to further expand your child's knowledge on the topic.
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Pretend play with your child
GAME NAME: Monsoon Crop Adventure GAME INSTRUCTIONS: Playfully explain to your child that monsoon season is a special time when it rains a lot, and farmers use this rain to grow crops like rice, wheat, and pulses. Pretend to be farmers and take turns watering imaginary crops with a watering can or hose, while talking about the importance of water for plants and how it helps them grow.
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1 take away from the video for your child
"Monsoons can be beneficial. In India, they use monsoon rain to grow crops and provide water for irrigation. It teaches us to find the positive in challenging situations."