Tommy Turtle

Tommy Turtle is a who likes to hide inside his shell. Tommy represents who are around other children and adults, and he is to play or speak. Most children are shy from time to time and it's important for children Children need to know that and they need from peers, family, and teachers/adults in their lives. This concept teaching can start in preschool. which will increase their and more, rather than staying on the sidelines and simply watching others and having . If is learned, and It is essential to . All helps children to and be This teaching contributes to the development of all children. are important in social learning from an early age. The opportunity to interact with your child/children in a positive environment, such as the park in this story, illustrates the importance of a in aiding children with with other children and adults. Tommy Turtle helps parents and teachers in an imaginative setting of a park and mud puddles as they learn about land turtles and shyness.