Parent Guide > There Will Come Soft Rains

by Sara Teasdale 1920

Welcome to the parent guide for this text! Read below to find out about what your child is reading in class and how you can support him/her at home.

This week in class, we’re reading "There Will Come Soft Rains" by Sara Teasdale.

In "There Will Come Soft Rains," nature is indifferent to the conflicts and suffering of mankind.

As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Human vs. Nature and War & Peace as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :

"Who's in control: humanity or nature?" and "How are we changed by war?"

Ways to support your child:

  • Ask your child about this poem at home:
    • What was "There Will Come Soft Rains" about?
    • What did you learn about Human vs. Nature?
    • What did you learn about War & Peace?
  • Watch Audio Reading of “There Will Come Soft Rains” at home with your child.