Peep Crosses the Road
From Peep and the Big Wide World · 2004
11 minPre-KK1stSocial-Emotional Learning
Summary
In "Peep Crosses the Road," Peep, Chirp and Quack explore thinking through a problem and choosing a safe, smart solution. A full 11-minute episode from the NSF-funded PBS science series for young children — quick to drop into a science circle or a rainy-day center.
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All ages
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Discussion questions
Discussion
"Peep Crosses the Road" invites young scientists to explore thinking through a problem and choosing a safe, smart solution.
- What was the problem?
- What choices did the character have?
- What would you have done?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: problem, choice, solve, safe, plan.
Try it: Name a small everyday problem. Brainstorm two different ways to solve it and pick the safest one.