The Perils of Peep and Chirp
From Peep and the Big Wide World · 2004
11 minPre-KK1stSocial-Emotional Learning
Summary
In "The Perils of Peep and Chirp," Peep, Chirp and Quack explore working together and helping each other solve a problem. 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
"The Perils of Peep and Chirp" invites young scientists to explore working together and helping each other solve a problem.
- How did the characters help each other?
- Why was it easier together than alone?
- When have you worked as a team?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: team, help, together, share, plan.
Try it: Build a tower with a partner. Take turns adding one block each — how tall can your team make it?