I WONDER - Are There Bones In Our Ears?

Here's how to talk to your child about it

Yes, there are three tiny bones in our ears that help us hear better. They are called the hammer, anvil, and stirrup.
4 activities you can do with your child now

- Discuss with your child what they learned from the video. Ask questions such as "What did you find interesting?" or "What new information did you learn?" - Encourage your child to ask questions about the topic. For example, "What other body parts have bones?" or "Why do we need bones in our ears?" - Do a listening exercise with your child. Have them close their eyes and listen to various sounds. Ask them to identify the sounds and where they are coming from, using their ears. - Play a game of Simon Says or Red Light, Green Light to reinforce the importance of listening and following directions, which relates to the video's topic of hearing.
Pretend play with your child

Name of the game: Ear-Bone Hunter Instructions: You and your child will be ear-bone hunters! Find as many objects as you can around the house that are shaped like bones, like straws or chopsticks. Then, watch the video together and see if you can spot the real ear-bones.
1 moral thought for your child inspired by this

"Curiosity leads to knowledge. Keep asking questions, keep learning."

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