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Nature Study: Wild Turkeys in North America

When most people hear the word turkey, they immediately think of Thanksgiving dinners and hearty autumn feasts. But long before the turkey became a holiday centerpiece, the wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) roamed the forests, grasslands, and swamps of North America, admired for its intelligence, adaptability, and impressive beauty. 'Tom' Wild Turkey in Ontario A Native Icon Wild turkeys are native to North America and have been here for millions of years. Indigenous peoples not only hunted them for food but also honored them in stories, art, and ceremonies. For generations, Indigenous peoples in what is now Canada recognized the wild turkey as a vital part of the ecosystem, valuing it for its meat, feathers, and deep connection to the rhythms of the land. Where They Live Today, wild turkeys can be found across much of the United States, parts of Canada, and northern Mexico. They thrive in forests with open clearings, hardwood stands, pine woods, swamps, and even suburban areas...
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The ABCs of Teaching a Child To Read

Toddler Reading a book about snakes at the library.
“Reading should not be presented to children as a chore, a duty. It should be offered as a gift.” – Kate DiCamillo.

1. Accept help from others in your learning community. It does not have to be Mom or Dad reading aloud to younger ones it can be any member of the family who can read. (Historically, learning to read has always been a communal effort.) Next time you plan on visiting or sleeping over a family member's house, pack a few books or visit their home library for a group read aloud.

2. Borrow books, expertise and reading ideas from your local library. Attend a story time being read by a librarian or early childhood educator who knows how to read to littles. Pay attention to their animation and enunciation and copy a few tips and tricks to try out at home! Librarians also  know alot about books and appropriate books for people of all reading levels. So every now and again talk to a librarian and ask for book/reading ideas andp suggestions.

3. Create a 'print rich' environment at home. Label common areas and every day objects. Create a home library or several mini libraries around your home where books are attractively displayed and easily accessible to young readers. Most importantly, read everywhere! Not just in bed at bedtime, read books all around the house...inside and outside, in the car on the go. Read road signs and the charts in Doctor's offices. 

4. Develop a personal habit of reading books. Model the habit of taking up a book, magazine and newspaper and reading for pleasure and or enlightenment. 

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