Little Princess is excited. Today is swim day, and she's going to the park to meet her friends from her. Carrying her inflatable tube, her backpack, her towel, and her yellow duck, Little Princess runs to get there. Once she arrives, she hops into the locker room to change into her swimsuit. Then she runs through the playground to the wading pool. When Little Princess puts on her swim cap, she hesitates to jump in. All her friends of her are already swimming. Will the water be cold? Will the other kids include her in their games of hers? Come join Little Princess to find out why swim day is her favorite day of the week!
Tips for Parents
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Here's how to talk to your child about it >>>
Hey your child, you learned that Little Princess was brave when she faced her fears and jumped into the wading pool. You also learned that swimming is fun when you make friends and play together. Finally, you saw that Little Princess made her favorite day of the week even better by having a great time in the water!
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4 activities you can do with your child now >>>
- Help your child to change into their swimsuit. - Ask your child to identify the items Little Princess is carrying. - Read aloud the story and ask your child to explain why Little Princess was hesitant to jump in the pool. - Play an imaginary game with your child based on the activities Little Princess and her friends are doing in the pool.
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Pretend play with your child >>>
Game Name: Brave Splash Instructions: You and your child take turns taking items from Little Princess’s backpack. You pretend to put them on, and then encourage your child to jump into the pool. After each time, cheer your child on, and when they are brave enough to jump in, give a big hug!
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1 moral thought for your child inspired by this >>>
Be brave and take the plunge; you never know what fun you'll find!