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What happened to the animals when they left the ark? When the animals left the ark, one group became friends and traveled together. They had many scary and exciting adventures. One day they happened up on a beautiful forest with a cozy cave and a peaceful pond. It felt safe, and it soon became their home. This place was called Noah's Park. Stretch is everyone's little sister. She is curious and impulsive, but she also wants to keep peace among all her friends. Although she is younger than many of the others, Stretch is often called upon to mother and care for her friends. Her sense of family calms the others while she finds a solution for the tensions in the park. Sight: When you and your child play the part of Stretch, can you see how God used her in a special way? Talk with your child about looking for peaceful solutions for tense situations they see at school, on the playground, or with their friends. Sound: The animals in Noah's Park must have made quite a ruckus. Can you imitate the sounds that might have been heard once the animals left the ark? Are they happy? sad? chirps? squeaks? Can your child make peaceful sounds? Touch: As you and your child pretend to be the characters of Noah's Park, ask him to pick up a small object with the puppet's arms. It takes a lot of concentration! Remind your child that God has given us hands and fingers. What are some things we can do with them? We should remember to thank God for such a wonderful gift.