Bathtime! Bathtime! Water, Fun And Laughtime!
by lilalia
Daddy turns on the water in the bathtub.
What is happening: The dad leans over the bathtub sprout testing the water temperature. His daughter peeks over the bathtub rim. Possible Questions: Where do you think the father is since you can’t see him in the collage? How old do you think the girl is? (3 or 4 years old) Why do you think Lia used the colour orange? (Because it is sunset and the orange colour shines in through the window.)
Mommy puts on the bathtime music.
What is happening: Their son stretches up and tries (but fails) to reach the cassette recorder. He is takes his stuffed animal and pushes the button with the tiger’s ear. But, the tiger’s ear is too soft. His mom comes over and puts the music on. Possible Questions: How old do your think the boy is? (1 1/2 years old) Where is the cassette recorder in the collage? What type of music is bath music? (they can name their favourite toons)
Mommy fetches the pajamas, a diaper and an undershirt. “Here, bring these into the bathroom, dear�, she says.
What is happening: The mom undresses the boy. He trots off carrying his pyjamas and undershirt and clean diaper. The mom puts the dirty diaper into the diaper pail. Their dog follows the boy out of the room. Possible Questions: What type of dog do you think they have? (patchwork mutt) What type of dog is your favourite type? Why is their a paw print in the collage?
Daddy takes two clean towels out of the linen closet. “Bring these into the bathroom, pumpkin”, he says.
What is happening: The little girl runs off towards the bathroom dragging her favourite towel behind her. One sock is on her foot, the other off. Their dad picks up her pyjamas off the floor of the bedroom and follows her to the bathroom. Possible Questions: What is the girl carrying? (a stuffed animal dog) What are Daisy, Lily, or Olli’s favourite stuffed animal? What is that on the left-side of the collage? (rocking horse)
“Here are all your bathtime toys”, says mommy.
What is happening: The mom gives her daughter and son toys: tugboat, yellow duck, colorful ladle and turtle shaped sponge. Their dog carries a plastic bone in his mouth. They are all running down the corridor together. Possible Questions: What do they see in the collage? What do they like in the bathtub when they take a bath?
Bathtime! Bathtime! Water, fun, and laughtime!
What is happening: The mom and dad stand in the doorway. Their son and daughter stand on their toes looking over the rim of the bathtub. Possible Questions: Lia says there is a surprise in the bathtub, can you imagine what it is? She says it is something on the left-side os the tub, that you can’t see in the collage?
Oh, no! The pajamas, diaper, towels and toys are all floating in the water!
What is happening: The dog is in bathtub, with bone in mouth, with the pajamas, diaper, towels and toys all floating in the water. Possible Questions: What do they see in the collage?
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