You can do it Mr. Monkey Man!!! Follow the story of a monkey who at first is scared but overcomes his fear.
Tips for Parents
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Here's how to talk to your child about it
You can do anything, just like Mr. Monkey Man! Even when we're scared, we can find courage and overcome our fears.
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4 activities you can do with your child now
- Encourage your child to imitate Mr. Monkey Man's movements, like jumping and swinging, to promote physical activity and motor skills. - Discuss with your child how Mr. Monkey Man faced his fear and talk about times when they have been brave, fostering courage and self-confidence. - Create a craft or drawing activity related to the video, such as making a paper monkey or illustrating a scene from the story, to encourage creativity and imagination. - Use the video as a starting point for a conversation about emotions, asking your child how they think Mr. Monkey Man felt at different points in the story and discussing their own feelings.
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Pretend play with your child
GAME: "Monkey Moves" Instructions: Play the "Mr. Monkey Man" song and have the parent and child act out the story. Pretend to be scared like Mr. Monkey Man and then gain courage to overcome the fear by mimicking the movements in the video. Encourage imaginative play and celebrate the child's bravery.
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1 moral thought for your child inspired by this
"Be brave like Mr. Monkey Man and face your fears. With movement and courage, you can overcome anything!"
