Max tries to put back together his robot but can’t seem to figure out what to do next. Moon tells him he’s “back to square one,” which means he has returned to his original starting point.
Tips for Parents
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Here's how to talk to your child about it >>>
Sometimes it's best to take a step back and start from square one. That's how you'll find the solution!
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4 activities you can do with your child now >>>
- Ask your child to identify the pieces of the robot that need to be put together. - Have your child practice counting from one to five as they put the pieces of the robot together. - Challenge your child to create a new story with their robot, using the pieces they have put together. - Encourage your child to use creative problem-solving and critical thinking skills to figure out what to do next if they get stuck like Max did.
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Pretend play with your child >>>
Name of the game: Back to Square One Instructions: You and your child can take turns building a robot using blocks. Every turn, one of you can add one block, and the other can remove one block. When the robot is complete, it's your child's turn to take it apart and you can start building again. The first one to complete the robot three times wins.
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1 moral thought for your child inspired by this >>>
It's okay to start again and begin anew - that's the only way to reach success, your child!