Moon tries to wake Max, as they have chores to finish before going to school. Max doesn’t move, so Moon proceeds to poke and prod Max to no avail. Moon walks over to the windows, opens the curtains and says “rise and shine,” which is a phrase that people say to mean ”wake up and get started with your work!”
Tips for Parents
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Here's how to talk to your child about it >>>
your child, Moon was trying to tell Max to wake up and start getting ready for school. That means it's time to get up and get to work! Rise and shine!
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4 activities you can do with your child now >>>
- You can open the curtains together with your child while saying “rise and shine”. - You can assign your child simple chores to do around the house, such as helping to pick up toys or take dishes to the kitchen. - You can try bouncing your child on your lap or singing a song to help wake them up. - You can give your child a hug and a kiss, and encourage them to get up and start their day.
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Pretend play with your child >>>
Game Name: Moon's Morning Mission Instructions: You and your child will take turns being Moon and Max. As Moon, you will try to wake up Max using gentle prods and pokes. As Max, you will pretend to be asleep until Moon opens the curtains and says "rise and shine." Then, you will do a fun morning activity together before the day starts.
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1 moral thought for your child inspired by this >>>
Life is too short to waste away in bed. {Profile_name}, rise and shine and make the most of your day!