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Nature Study: Why Skunks Are Good For Gardens!

As parents, we often teach our children to avoid certain creatures in the garden, like skunks, due to their pungent odor and reputation for mischief. However, what if I told you that these striped critters are actually unsung heroes in the garden ecosystem?  In this blog, we'll explore why skunks are beneficial for your garden and why they deserve our appreciation. Skunks as Gardeners 1. Natural Pest Control Skunks have a voracious appetite for many garden pests that can wreak havoc on your plants. They are especially fond of insects like beetles, grubs, caterpillars, and even small rodents like mice and voles. By preying on these pests, skunks help keep their populations in check, reducing the need for harmful chemical pesticides. 2. Soil Aeration Believe it or not, skunks are great gardeners! Their habit of digging for food helps aerate the soil, allowing oxygen and nutrients to penetrate deeper, which promotes healthier plant growth. Additionally, their digging can help expose a
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Math Songs for Little Ones!

Below are some popular math songs for toddlers and young children that can help them learn basic math concepts while having fun:


1. "Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed" - Teaches counting and subtraction.

2. "Five Little Ducks" - Helps with counting and subtraction.

3. The Ants Go Marching" - Reinforces counting and addition using rhyming fun. 

4. "1, 2, Buckle My Shoe" - Teaches counting and number sequencing.

5. "Ten in the Bed" - Focuses on subtraction as characters leave the bed.

6."Five Little Speckled Frogs" - Introduces counting and subtraction.

7. "Five Little Pumpkins" - Reinforces counting and subtraction.

8. "Five Little Snowmen" - Teaches counting and subtraction.

9. "Five Little Ladybugs" - Teaches counting and subtraction.

10. "Ten Little Fish" - Helps with counting and number recognition.

11. "Five Little Owls" - Reinforces counting and subtraction.

12. "Count to 100" - A simple song to help children learn to count to 100.

13. "Shapes Song" - Introduces basic shapes like circles, squares, and triangles.

14. "The Number Rock" - A catchy song that teaches numbers and counting.

15. "The Coin Song" - Introduces the names and values of coins.

These songs cover a range of math concepts and can be a fun way to introduce and reinforce early math skills. They combine music and repetition to make learning math concepts engaging for young children.

You can find videos and lyrics for these songs on various educational websites and streaming platforms like YouTube or make up your own!

“You can be creative in anything — in math, science, engineering, philosophy — as much as you can in music or in painting or in dance.” – Ken Robinson
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