Max walks in on Moon reading a book and asks what it is. Moon responds that it is ‘The Ingoldsby Legends’ and proceeds to further describe the book in detail. Max yawns and sarcastically says that he should recommend this “great book” to his friends. Moon catches on to the joke and says that Max is being tongue-in-cheek, which is when someone is telling a joke or playing a trick on someone.
Tips for Parents
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Here's how to talk to your child about it >>>
Hey your child, you learnt something cool today - it's called 'tongue in cheek' and it's when you're telling a joke or playing a trick on someone!
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4 activities you can do with your child now >>>
- Read your child a book and demonstrate being 'tongue-in-cheek' by telling a joke or playing a trick on them. - Ask your child to name a book they like and then describe it to them in detail, just like Moon did. - Play a game where your child gives you clues to a word they are thinking of and you guess it. - Encourage your child to come up with a joke or funny phrase and see if they can tell it to someone else in a way that is 'tongue-in-cheek'.
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Pretend play with your child >>>
Game Name: 'Tongue-in-Cheek Trickery' You and your child take turns telling each other a joke or playing a trick on each other. When it's your turn, you tell a joke or play a trick on your child. When it's your child's turn, they tell a joke or play a trick on you. Both of you then decide if the other person was being tongue-in-cheek.
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1 moral thought for your child inspired by this >>>
The power of words can be used to deceive and trick, or to bring joy and understanding. Choose your words wisely, your child.