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I WONDER - Who First Had Dogs As Pets?

By Learning MoleAges 5-7
I WONDER - Who First Had Dogs As Pets?
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This video is answering the question of who first had dogs as pets.

Subjects:Social StudiesTriviaScienceStory time
Topics:HistoryCurious KidsAnimal Kingdom

Tips for Parents

  • Here's how to talk to your child about it

    You learned that dogs were loved by royalty, like the queen, Chinese emperors, and ancient Egyptians.

  • Some activities you can do with your child now

    - Discuss the different breeds of dogs mentioned in the video and ask your child which one they liked the most. - Research more about ancient Egyptian culture and share interesting facts about their relationship with dogs. - Encourage your child to draw a picture of their favorite dog from the video and talk about why they chose that breed. - Take a walk outside and see if you can spot any dogs in your neighborhood, then discuss how dogs have become popular pets today.

  • Pretend play with your child

    GAME NAME: "Royal Pet Detectives" INSTRUCTIONS: Play "Royal Pet Detectives" with your child by taking turns guessing which historical figure or civilization had dogs as pets based on clues from the video. Use the transcript as a reference and encourage critical thinking and research skills.

  • 1 take away from the video for your child

    "Throughout history, dogs have been cherished by royalty, like the Chinese emperors and ancient Egyptians. It teaches us the importance of valuing and caring for our pets."