River

Young 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

2026年7月8日 · こども図鑑
2026年7月8日 · こども図鑑
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 Is a River Like?

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 staying still, or is it flowing?

River water flows from the mountains.
It moves little by little toward lower places.
Some rivers eventually connect to the sea.

💬 Where Does a River Flow?

River water flows from the mountains. It moves little by little toward lower places. Some rivers eventually connect to the sea.

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

💬 Living Things in a River

Fish live in rivers. Frogs and insects may also be 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.
Look carefully at the sound and flow of the river.

💬 Rules for Looking at a River

When you look at a river, go with an adult. Do not run near the water. Look carefully at the sound and flow of the river.

🤔 How should we walk when we are near a river?