This video is answering the question of how fast can hippos run.
Tips for Parents
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Here's how to talk to your child about it
Hippos can walk far to eat grass but are not very fast. They can run bursts at 30 miles per hour.
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Some activities you can do with your child now
- Ask your child to reenact hippos grazing on short grasses, pretending to walk slowly and munch on pretend grass. - Have your child practice running short bursts like a hippo, encouraging them to run fast for a short distance. - Play a game of tag outdoors, pretending to be hippos running at their top speed of 30 miles per hour. - Create a hippo-themed obstacle course in the backyard, incorporating walking, running, and grazing activities.
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Pretend play with your child
Game Name: Hippo Dash Instructions: You and your child take turns pretending to be hippos grazing and running. Set a timer for bursts of 30 seconds to see how fast you can run like a hippo. Switch roles and have fun racing each other in short bursts!
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1 take away from the video for your child
Even if you're not the fastest, you can still surprise others with bursts of speed when needed.
