“Mountains” explained in 4 pictures
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Preschool children understand that a mountain is high, raised land, and that it is a natural place with trees, grass, animals, water, and seasonal changes
💬 What kind of place is a mountain?
A mountain is a place where the ground rises up high. The upper part of a mountain is called the top. The lower part is called the foot of the mountain.
🤔 Where can you see the top of the mountain?
💬 Mountains have lots of trees and grass
Many trees and grasses grow on mountains. Trees spread out their leaves and grow big. Small flowers may bloom there too.
🤔 Where are the trees and grass?
💬 Living things that live in the mountains
Many kinds of living things live in the mountains. Birds, squirrels, and insects live near the trees and grass. A mountain can also be a home for living things.
🤔 What kinds of living things are in this mountain?
💬 Water flows from the mountain
Rain and snow that fall on a mountain become water. That water may flow down toward the lower part. A small flow of water may become a river.
🤔 Is the water flowing from the top of the mountain down to the bottom?