A Spring Animal Walk

[30 Minutes]

Observing animals with your child is a great way to help form connections with nature.

You'll need:

• camera (optional)

What to do:

1. Walk around your neighborhood looking for signs of spring animals. Ask your child what animals he thinks he might see.
2. Robins and other birds are often the first signs of spring and are easily observed.
3. Squirrels and chipmunks can be seen in urban parks.
4. In a rural area, look for chicks, bunnies, lambs, and calves.
5. Also look for insects such as ants and worms right after a rain.
6. Take a camera along to photograph any animals you can find.
7. At home, try to recall the animals you both saw.

How to use:

1. Use your child's five fingers to dramatize this verse.

2. This little lamb eats grass.
   This little lamb eats hay.
   This little lamb drinks water.
   This little lamb runs away.
   This little lamb is playing
   And cries baa, baa, baa all day.

Let's Talk: Ideas to Explore Together.

• What animals did we see on our walk? Let's name them.
• Where do you think they live?

Useful information:

While you are having fun together, this activity helps your child develop large muscle skills and language skills.