1. Kim and Carrots: While imitating how a turtle, a bird, or a frog moves, Kim is strengthening body awareness by thinking hard about physical positions and how to achieve them. At the same time, trying to move like an animal helps very young children experience new points of view and understand what it’s like to be another living being. You and your child can pretend together. If you were an ant . . . a squirrel . . . a robin . . . Where would you go? What would you see? What would you do in the morning? At night?
2. Stay Cool: Here’s a play activity that can help your child understand the early concept of cool and warm. Put two dishpans of water side-by-side for your…
