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Sensing Spring

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When winter ends, spring begins. The weather gets warmer. Plants and animals return. Your senses can help you experience spring. Here’s how.

See.

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Take a look. You can see lots of animals in the spring. Birds return when weather warms. Baby animals are born.

Feel.

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You can feel the breeze blowing your hair. The warm air touches your skin. What else can you feel in spring?

Hear.

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Listen to a spring storm. Rain splashes into puddles. Thunder rolls. After the rain, birds will be chirping.

Smell.

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Stop and smell the flowers. Many bloom in the spring. Breathe in the fresh air. Does it smell different after rain?

Taste.

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Strawberries ripen in late spring. Take a bite. They will be juicy and sweet. Radishes and snap peas are ready too. Yum!