A Fun Game for Rainy Days
Dear Mrs. Hill,
It is raining outside today. We cannot run on the playground.
Our classroom gets very loud during indoor recess. Kids bump into desks.
I have a good idea for us. We can play the Silent Button game.
One person holds a small blue button. Everyone sits on the rug and closes their eyes.
The leader walks on tiptoes. They drop the button into one friend's hands.
Then, we all open our eyes. We try to guess who has the button.
This game is very fun. It is also very quiet.
No one runs or yells. Our room will stay neat and safe.
Can we please try this game today? Thank you for listening to my idea.
Your student, Leo
- recess:
- A break time during the school day for play and rest.
- tiptoes:
- The ends of your toes, used to walk softly and quietly.
- leader:
- A person who guides or directs a game or group.
- safe:
- Protected from harm, danger, or getting hurt.
- neat:
- Clean, tidy, and in good order.
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“A Fun Game for Rainy Days” is a persuasive letter reading passage about rainy day classroom games, written for 1st Grade. It takes about 1 minute to read (122 words) and comes with an interactive quiz and a printable worksheet with comprehension questions and an answer key.