This series of three 10-minute films features Peep the chicken, Chirp the robin and Quack the duck. On their travels, they meet a cat, a ladybug, a turtle and a frog who speaks from both sides of his mouth. Narrated by Peter Ustinov, these films are great for young children aged 3–5.
Ages 5 to 8
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Talk to students about the concept of “shallow” water. Talk about the differences and similarities between a duck, a chicken and a robin. Encourage children to explain why the cat really wanted to help the three birds. Talk about the differences in the number of legs each animal has. Discuss the concept of shadows and why the animals were afraid of them.