SUBJECTS: History
YEARS: F–2
Have you ever visited a new baby?
Come along with Levi as he meets his baby sister for the first time.
Find out why people get so excited when a new baby arrives.
Find out how families let people know about a new baby.
Things to think about
- 1.Can you remember having a new baby in your family? Have you ever visited a friend's new baby? What things do people do to welcome a new baby? How do families celebrate when a baby arrives?
- 2.Why do people celebrate when a new baby arrives? How does the family in the video let people know about their baby? When Levi arrives to visit his new baby sister, what does he bring with him? Notice how the baby's name decorates her crib. What gifts do you see in the mother's room at the hospital?
- 3.Ask an adult to help you find the birth notices in a newspaper. What words do people use to welcome new babies? This clip was made before many people used the internet. How might parents share the news about a new baby today? Find out how your family shared the news of your arrival? How did they celebrate?
- 4.Why do people celebrate their birthday every year? How does your family celebrate birthdays? Look at some cards or photos from your own birthdays. What do you notice? Ask an adult to help you find your birthday on a calendar. Whose birthdays are marked on your family calendar? Whose birthday is next? Make a birthday card for that person.
Date of broadcast: 23 Oct 2000
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