“River” explained in 4 pictures

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Children understand that a river is a natural place where water flows, moving from mountains toward the sea, and that it can also be a home for living things

A river is a place where water flows.
Water flows from high places to low places.
There may be stones and grass near a river.

💬 What kind of place is a river?

A river is a place where water flows. Water flows from high places to low places. There may be stones and grass near a river.

🤔 Is the river water still, or is it flowing?

River water comes flowing from the mountains.
It moves little by little toward lower places.
Some rivers finally connect to the sea.

💬 Where does a river flow?

River water comes flowing from the mountains. It moves little by little toward lower places. Some rivers finally connect to the sea.

Fish live in rivers.
Frogs and insects may also live near rivers.
Water and grass help living things live.

💬 Living things in a river

Fish live in rivers. Frogs and insects may also live near rivers. Water and grass help living things live.

🤔 Do you know any other living things that live in rivers?

When you look at a river, go with an adult.
Do not run near the water.
Listen to the sound of the river and watch how it flows.

💬 Rules for looking at a river

When you look at a river, go with an adult. Do not run near the water. Listen to the sound of the river and watch how it flows.

🤔 How should you walk near a river?