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Age range: 3-6

Theme Area: Responsibility

Related Episode: Wheezie's Hairball

Subjects/Skills: Family Life; Organizational Skills

Materials Needed:
Stuffed animal
Plastic bowl
Paper
Pencil

Directions:
Let your child choose a toy or stuffed animal "pet". Tell her that she will need to care for the pet throughout the day.

Talk about the things her pet may need. Ask, "What will your pet eat? How many times will you have to feed your pet? Where will your pet sleep? Will you have to take your pet out for a walk? Where will you go?" Help your child write her answers down on a sheet of paper.

Encourage your child to take her pet with her throughout the day. You might offer props like a plastic bowl that she can use to feed her pet, and an old blanket where her pet can take a nap. If your child forgets about her pet, remind her of her responsibility.

At the end of the day, have your child read her pet a bedtime story and then tuck it in for the night. Congratulate your child on being such a responsible and caring pet owner.

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