This fable is a fun story about a little chicken who thinks that the sky is falling. He warns all the other animals about the falling sky and they get worked up and worried about it. Chicken little learns that it isn't the sky that is falling, but it was just an acorn from the tree.
Tips for Parents
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Here's how to talk to your child about it >>>
your child, you can learn a lot from the story of Chicken Little! He taught us to be careful not to jump to conclusions without fully understanding the situation. He also showed us that it's important to stay calm and think things through! Finally, he taught us to be open to learning new things and making mistakes.
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4 activities you can do with your child now >>>
- Read the story of Chicken Little to your child, and ask them to explain what happened in the story. - Ask your child to draw a picture of the characters in the story. - Talk to your child about how Chicken Little could have handled the situation differently. - Play the 'sky is falling' game with your child, where they can practice reacting to different scenarios.
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Pretend play with your child >>>
Name: Acorn Drop Instructions: You and your child take turns to drop acorns from a tree. The aim is to guess where the acorn will land. Whoever guesses correctly gets a point and the one with the most points wins. Have fun!
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1 moral thought for your child inspired by this >>>
No matter how small something may seem, it can still be important.
