Come and Play!
Today Sana, Bodie, Ayo and Nibs learn to welcome a shy friend, and count to 5.
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The story
Sana and Bodie’s cushion train waits until all five seats are full. When Bodie honks, Ayo runs in to play… and a shy new friend, Nibs, peeks out from behind the shelf. Going too fast and too loud does not work. Slow and soft does! Your child helps welcome Nibs, then everyone counts to 5 together.
The lesson (kind value)Welcoming a shy friend
The learning skillCounting to 5
The key line“Come and play with us!”
After watching
3 questions to ask your child
- Why did Nibs hide?
- What helped Nibs feel happy?
- Can you count to 5 on your fingers?
Try it at home
Play it together
Line up five cushions or chairs for a friend train and count the seats together: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5! Then take turns being the shy friend and practice the kind words in a slow, soft voice: “Come and play with us!”
What your child learns
Little lessons inside
- Kindness: Welcoming a shy friend, slowly and softly. “Come and play with us!”
- Counting: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
- Feelings: Shy and happy
Your child joins in
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