How the kids helped a squirrel to join her friend on their skyward adventures
Tips for Parents
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Here's how to talk to your child about it
After watching "The Squirrel Explorers," you learned about friendship, helping others, and trying new things like flying kites. It's important to support friends and work together to overcome challenges.
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Some activities you can do with your child now
- Create a kite with your child, like Mike did for Red in the video using paper, sticks, and strings. - Encourage your child to imagine adventures like the squirrel explorers and create a story together. - Help your child practice kindness and empathy by sharing snacks or toys with others, just like Mike and Mila did with the squirrels. - Go on a nature walk with your child and look for squirrels or other animals to observe and learn more about their habits.
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Pretend play with your child
GAME NAME: Friendship Flyers INSTRUCTIONS: Have your child pretend to be a flying squirrel like Red and a ground squirrel like Gray. Use a kite to symbolize flying and teamwork, taking turns to glide and explore imaginary lands together. Encourage creativity and friendship through shared adventures in the sky.
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1 take away from the video for your child
"True friendship means supporting each other's dreams, even if it means sacrificing your own desires. Be a friend like Gray and Red."
