This video is answering the question of what is Songkran.
Tips for Parents
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Here's how to talk to your child about it
You learned that Songkran is a festival in Thailand that celebrates the Thai New Year with water. Water is symbolic and helps people start fresh for the new year.
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Some activities you can do with your child now
- Have a water play day with your child where you both splash and play with water, just like they do in Songkran. - Teach your child about the significance of water in Songkran by explaining how it symbolizes new beginnings and the cleansing of the past year. - Help your child create a DIY water gun or sprinkler using household items, encouraging them to engage in imaginative water play. - Prepare a special Thai-inspired meal together, discussing the cultural importance of food during Songkran celebrations in Thailand.
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Pretend play with your child
GAME NAME: Splish Splash Songkran GAME INSTRUCTIONS: Fill a small inflatable pool with water and give each player a water gun or water balloons. Take turns splashing and splashing each other while learning about Songkran traditions and the importance of water in Thai culture. Share fun facts about the festival and encourage imaginative play.
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1 take away from the video for your child
"Songkran is a festival that celebrates the Thai New Year with water. It teaches us the importance of water in life and how it helps people in Thailand start fresh every year."