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Grab your hiking boots, cap and sunscreen as we take a nature walk to visit the wonders of the woods. Forests are loaded with fascinating animal, insects, trees, streams and geographic formations. Young explorers will delight in facts about prickly porcupines, sly skunks and scurrying squirrels while understanding forest safety to become a true “Woods Watcher!” Identifying animal footprints teachers similarities and different in forest creatures. Hands on experiences extend to an invitation and guidelines for exploring plants, insects and birds in your own neighborhood. Observing nature is just a step outside your door!
In this issue young explorers will:
- read expository text about forest animals
- identify animal groups
- use the newspaper to hunt for woodsy words and nature in the news
- learn campfire safety
- identify animal tracks
- become a natural nature watcher
- follow guidelines to explore in your neighborhood
- write descriptively about an imaginary walk in the woods
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