Jessie the snail

Here's how to talk to your child about it

Jasmin meets his friend Jessie the snail in England. Snails are slow because they have soft bodies. Snails use their slime to move and have shells on their backs. Snails eat leaves and make holes in them. Jessie had a great time with Jasmin.
Some activities you can do with your child now

- Create a snail-themed craft activity, like making a paper plate snail or painting snail shells. - Go on a nature walk with your child and look for snails in the garden or park. - Read a book about snails, like "The Snail and the Whale" by Julia Donaldson. - Have a snail race with homemade snail race tracks and cheer on your snails as they move slowly.
Pretend play with your child

GAME: Snail Safari Instructions: Take turns pretending to be snails like Jessie and Jasmine. Crawl around the room, exploring different objects and surfaces. Use your imagination to describe how it feels to move slowly like a snail. Look for leaves or other snacks along the way, just like snails do. Have fun exploring the world as snails together!
1 take away from the video for your child

"Even though we move slowly, we all have unique qualities. It's important to appreciate and learn from others, no matter how different they may be."

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