Today, I am at the mall with my mom. There are so many people here! I see lots of kids just like me, and we are all having fun.
My mom and I are shopping for a special present because I am going to a birthday party today. We visit one store, and then we visit many more stores. I am so excited for my friend’s birthday party!
Look over there! I see a little gray mouse. Here is one mouse, and there are two mice. The mice are so cute and small. I really like these two mice; they are nice!
And look here! I see a red and green fish. Here is one fish, and there are three fish. The fish are cute and small too. I like these three fish on one dish!
I am just one person at the mall, but there are lots of people to see. I see many children, and we are all having fun together. It’s a great day at the mall!
Animal Counting Adventure: Let’s go on a counting adventure! Can you find and count animals around your home or neighborhood? Look for birds, squirrels, or even pets. How many can you find? Draw a picture of your favorite animal and write down how many you saw. Share your drawing with a friend or family member and tell them about your adventure!
Birthday Present Hunt: Pretend you are shopping for a birthday present just like in the story. Gather some toys or items from your room and set up a mini-store. Invite a family member to shop with you. Practice counting the items and use play money to “buy” them. How many different items can you find? Which one would you choose as a special gift?
Friendship Circle: Think about the friends you have, just like the children at the mall. Draw a picture of you and your friends having fun together. What games do you like to play? What makes your friends special? Share your drawing with your class or family and talk about why friends are important.
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[Music] I am at the mall. There are lots of people to see. I am a child, and I see lots of children. They’re all having fun like me.
My mother and I go shopping for a present because I’m going to a birthday party today. We go to one store and then to many stores. Today is my friend’s birthday party!
Look, there is a little gray mouse. Here is one mouse, and here are two mice. The mice are cute and small. I like these two mice; they will be nice.
Look, there is a red and green fish. Here is one fish, and here are three fish. The fish are cute and small. I like these three fish on one dish.
I am one person at the mall. There are lots of people to see. I am a child, and I see lots of children. They’re all having fun like me.
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