The family walked the river. The children walked Relationships: through next to each other. The father carried the baby on his shoulders. Textures: Squishy mud, Soft blanket Invite the child to tell about experiences related to the story and pictures: Have you ever gotten wet? Where? The bear was scary. What else is scary? How many people are in your family? Have you ever walked in the snow? What did it feel like? Have you ever seen a lot of trees? Where? Have the child reason things out and make choices: What would you do if you saw a bear? How would you get across the river? Why is it a good idea to wear boots when walking through the mud? Why did the family never want to go on a bear hunt again? Why is the family hiding under the blanket? Remember throughout the home visit to: ENCOURAGE the child to talk. PRAISEthe child for doing well. ASKthe child questions. HELPthe child when needed. LISTENto the answers. RESPOND to the answers. child’s child’s Fun activities:
Relationships: The family walked through the river. The children walked next to each other. The father carried the baby on his shoulders. Textures: Squishy mud, Soft blanket Invite the child to tell about experiences related to the story and pictures: Have you ever gotten wet? Where? The bear was scary. What else is scary? How many people are in your family? Have you ever walked in the snow? What did it feel like? Have you ever seen a lot of trees? Where? Have the child reason things out and make choices: What would you do if you saw a bear? How would you get across the river? Why is it a good idea to wear boots when walking through the mud? Why did the family never want to go on a bear hunt again? Why is the family hiding under the blanket? Remember throughout the home visit to: ENCOURAGE the child to talk. PRAISEthe child for doing well. ASKthe child questions. HELPthe child when needed. LISTENto the child’s answers. RESPOND to the child’s answers. Fun activities:
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