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🌳 Nature Study: Trees As Habitat

Walk past a tree and it might look quiet but look a little closer and you’ll discover a whole world of life happening from the roots to the tallest branches. Across North America, trees aren’t just plants, they’re:  homes , cafeterias , nurseries , and safe havens for a wide variety of animals. Let’s explore some amazing creatures that depend on trees as their habitat and how they use them to survive and thrive. 🌲 Why Trees Make the Perfect Habitat Trees offer animals everything they need: Food (leaves, fruits, nuts, insects, sap) Shelter (branches, cavities, bark crevices) Protection (height and cover from predators) Space (different layers for different animals) From the underground roots to the leafy canopy, every part of a tree supports life. 🐿️ Mammals That Live in Trees 🐿️ Eastern Gray Squirrel These energetic climbers are famous for leaping from branch to branch. They build leafy nests called dreys high in the trees and store food like acorns in hidd...
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Calling All Future Olympians!

Olympic Cloud by Taku Satoh
The long awaited Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympic Games are about to kick off in Japan on Friday, July 23, 2021 - August 8, 2021! Even though we can't all be there, we can all get involved (not just by watching TV); with the kids, at home or at a free park or city pool etc. Here are some of the Summer Olympic games you can play with your little ones at home or on the go:

1. Athletics. This one is my favorite (and not just because I was born in the country of the world's fastest athletes.) There are so many athleyc sports to get the entire family up and involved at home - like a quick sprint to see who's fastest or a mini long distance run to see who can run the longest without stopping. For team building you can try out relay racing with an empty paper towel roll or long plastic spoon ad the baton. And the list goes on...

2. Basketball. You can shoot hoops at home or at a park! If you don't have a basketball hoop you can crumple paper and shoot paper balls in a waste bin, you can shoot dryer balls or rolled up socks into a laundry basket. 

3. Cycling. Put those bicycles and tricycles to the test to see whose fastest. (Be sure to gear up in your protective wear like helmets, knee and elbow pads like a true Olympian would!)

4. Swimming. Get out your Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs)! Be sure to start your race in the shallow end of the pool or beach and swim the width and not the length to avoid venturing out into the deep. Or

4. Soccer. If you prefer to stay on solid ground, grab a ball and get to kicking! You can create goal posts from almost anything! Let your imagination lead you to fun!

What summer sport are you looking forward to playing with your family?



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