Max is wearing a bee costume for his science class presentation. He tells Moon that there is still so much left to prepare for the presentation. Moon cracks a joke and says that Max is “busy as a bee”, which is an old saying that means to be “really busy.”
Tips for Parents
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Here's how to talk to your child about it >>>
Wow, your child, you learned that when you're really busy, people sometimes say you're as 'busy as a bee'! That's so cool!
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4 activities you can do with your child now >>>
- Gather plastic binoculars, beeswax, and honey to make a bee-themed snack for your child. - Create a bee dance with your child where they make buzzing and flapping motions with their arms. - Play a game of tag where your child needs to buzz like a bee while they chase and are chased by you. - Create a bee puppet with your child using markers, paper, and other materials to tell stories about the bee.
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Pretend play with your child >>>
Game Name: Busy as a Bee Instructions: You and your child can pretend to be busy bees! Go around the house gathering items as fast as you can, and see who can collect the most items in a certain amount of time. You can even dress up as a bee and buzz around your home! Have fun!
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1 moral thought for your child inspired by this >>>
Work hard and be patient - it will always pay off in the end.