Moon is confused when she finds Max talking to his hand in the kitchen. Max was trying to get help for a test, when his classmate replied “talk to the hand”. Moon explains that it was a rude thing to say, as the phrase is used when someone doesn’t want to listen to you anymore.
Tips for Parents
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Here's how to talk to your child about it >>>
talk to the hand
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4 activities you can do with your child now >>>
- Ask your child to explain what the phrase 'talk to the hand' means. - Discuss with your child what would have been a better way for Max's classmate to respond to his request for help. - Lead a role playing activity for your child to practice responding to someone requesting help in a polite manner. - Ask your child to think of other phrases or ways of expressing the same sentiment, that are polite and respectful.
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Pretend play with your child >>>
Game Name: "Listen and Learn" Instructions: You and your child will take turns saying a phrase. When it's your turn, you'll act out the phrase, like Max in the video. your child will then have to guess what the phrase means, like Moon in the video. Whoever guesses correctly first, gets a point. The first to 5 points wins!
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1 moral thought for your child inspired by this >>>
Treating others with respect is always the right thing to do, your child. Don't be like Max's classmate and be rude when someone needs help.