Aunt Fawzyeh

Children often enjoy visiting their relatives and spending time with them, especially if it’s on a farm with animals and a it’s own vegetable garden.
Jad, Tala, and Zozo enjoy watching the ducks and chickens at Aunt Fawziyeh’s farm, and everyone helps prepare lunch. Tala and Zozo pick vegetables with Aunt Fawziyeh to make a salad, while Dad prepares and grills a delicious barbecue. In the afternoon, they all play traditional games like tug of war and jump rope. The next morning, Jad and Tala go on a tour around the farm with Aunt Fawziyya, carrying bags to collect beautiful things they find. At the farm, they empty the bags on the table and use the items to create a beautiful picture. However, Jad and Tala hear rustling sounds in the bags. Tala finds a caterpillar in her bag, and Jad finds a ladybird "Um Ali" in his.
Questions for Discussion
Have you ever played jump rope? What do we say while jumping?
-Do you help prepare salads or set the table for lunch with the family? What ingredients would you like to have in your salad?
-If you were responsible for cooking a BBQ for your family and friends, what ingredients would you get? What are the steps to grilling the BBQ?
-Can you name group outdoor games that can be played together?
-If you went on a tour with Aunt Fawziyya, Jad, and Tala, what would you put in your bag?
-Have you ever been to a farm with your family? What are the things that you think you will see?
-Describe a family trip you took to a natural place, including the food, people, location, and games.
-What other shapes do you think you can make using the elements Jad & Tala brought from their tour?

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