Sing with Olivia the Koala

Here's how to talk to your child about it

You learned about Olivia the koala who likes to climb trees and sleep. Even though she can't see well, she has a strong sense of smell to keep her safe.
Some activities you can do with your child now

- Have a conversation with your child about different animals and their unique characteristics, like Olivia the koala climbing trees and sleeping a lot. - Create a sensory activity where your child uses their sense of smell to identify different scents, just like Olivia the koala relies on her nose to smell danger. - Encourage your child to sing along with Olivia's song and create their own lyrics about their favorite animals. - Take your child on a nature walk to observe and discuss different animals in their environment, like Olivia the koala and her love for trees.
Pretend play with your child

GAME NAME: Koala Climbing Challenge INSTRUCTIONS: Pretend to be Olivia the koala and challenge your child to climb imaginary trees like Olivia does. Use their sense of smell to find hidden objects around the house.
1 take away from the video for your child

"Even if you're different, you have unique abilities that make you special. Embrace your strengths and don't worry about fitting in."

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