Ernest the pig

Here's how to talk to your child about it

After watching this video, you learned that pigs like Ernest live in forests and eat acorns, chestnuts, roots, worms, and mushrooms. Pigs have a special snout to find the best mushrooms, and they roll in mud to protect their sensitive skin from the sun and insects.
Some activities you can do with your child now

- Go on a nature walk with your child and look for mushrooms, acorns, and chestnuts like Ernest the pig. - Teach your child about different types of mushrooms and which ones are safe to eat, just like Ernest does. - Have a sensory activity where your child can play with mud and explore its texture, just like Ernest does to protect his skin. - Encourage your child to draw or write a letter to a friend, just like Jasmine and Ernest do in the video.
Pretend play with your child

GAME: Mushroom Hunt Instructions: Pretend to go on a mushroom hunt with your child. Take turns searching for different types of mushrooms like Ernest the pig. Teach your child about safe and poisonous mushrooms along the way. End the game by rolling in imaginary mud to protect your skin, just like the pigs do. Have fun exploring together!
1 take away from the video for your child

"Always seek the guidance of someone knowledgeable when exploring new things, just like Jasmine did with Ernest. It's important to learn from those who have experience to make safe and wise choices."

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