Patterns are designs that show the same thing over and over. When shapes or colors are repeated, we see a pattern. Some patterns are made by people, and some can be seen in the world around us. Some patterns are made with colors and lines. Other patterns are made with words or numbers or sounds. What patterns can you see and hear?

Something funny happened when young Beth went to the wharf to watch her parents fishing. They thought she was too young to tell them an important message. They didn't think that she could help them, but later they wished they had listened to her message.

In this family, there were three children who each had a small accident at home. Nobody wanted to take the blame, so their parents played a funny trick on them. They showed the children that they couldn't share treats unless they were helpful and honest.

Do you like using scissors? What do you like to cut? Mrs. Snip Snap loves to cut things with her scissors. She likes to snip all kinds of things.

Can you go fast? Do you run fast? How can you have a fast ride? What are some things that can go fast? Which animals can go fast?

You know that chickens hatch out of eggs. Lots of other baby animals hatch out of eggs too. Birds and fish lay eggs to hatch their babies. What other animals hatch out of eggs?

What things do you like to do at school? Who looks after you at school? What special things do you need there?

It is very important to learn to swim. You need to know how to swim so that you will be safe in the water. Then you will be able to go in boats and swim with your friends.

How old are you? Do you know someone who is very old? Who is very young? How old are your friends? How old are the other people in your family? How old will you be when you have your next birthday?

There are many kinds of dances. People in different countries have their own special ways of dancing. They all have music to dance to. Some people like to sing as they dance. How do you like to dance?