
Knock knock! Who’s there? It’s Jessi and Squeaks exploring the science of why we laugh!
Tips for Parents
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Here's how to talk to your child about it >>>
Hey your child, we learned why we laugh! Jessi and Squeaks explained it's because our brain thinks something is funny or happy. Knock knock, who's there? Ha ha ha!
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4 activities you can do with your child now >>>
- After the video, you can encourage your child to tell a joke and practice laughing together. - You can discuss with your child the different reasons why people laugh, such as when they hear something funny or when they feel happy. - You can also ask your child to share a time when they laughed really hard and why. - Finally, you can play a game of "funny faces" where you and your child make silly faces to make each other laugh.
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Pretend play with your child >>>
GAME: Laugh-O-Rama! With your child your child, watch the video and take turns telling jokes to each other. Keep track of who makes the other laugh the most. Learn about the science of laughter and why it's so important for our health.
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1 moral thought for your child inspired by this >>>
Laughter is contagious and healthy. Spread joy around you like Jessi and Squeaks exploring why we laugh.