- Identified and recognized letters of the alphabet through the opening credits
- Recognized and learned new vocabulary words such as "mermaid", "ocean", and "seashell"
- Followed and understood the plot of the story through visual and auditory cues
- Identified and recognized different emotions and facial expressions of the characters
- Learned about the importance of communication and expressing oneself through Ariel's desire to speak and be heard
- Recognized and learned about different types of sea creatures and their habitats
For continued development, parents can encourage their child to retell the story in their own words, ask questions about the characters and plot, and introduce new vocabulary words related to the ocean and sea creatures. They can also encourage their child to draw or create their own sea creatures and write stories about them.