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Learning About Respecting Natural Habitats: Simple Activity for Preschoolers

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natural habitatsMy youngest recently found some little Australian animal figures tucked away somewhere and snakes became an immediate favorite in our house.  So we’ve been looking at pictures, reading books, and learning a bit about them.

It was a good opportunity to discuss the natural habitats of animals and how we should respect them, so we did this simple activity.

We filled a muffin tray with objects that might be in a snake’s environment: rocks, sticks, leaves, sand, dirt, and water.  Then we talked about what snakes might need to eat, and luckily we had some little bunnies to use.

I asked my son what would happen if someone came by and dumped trash, or poisoned the water, or got rid of all the snake’s food.  Of course he was very adverse to the idea.  We discussed the importance of keeping the water and land clean and free of waste so that the animals can live safely.

One practical way we can help the animals and their habitats is by making sure we don’t litter and serving the community by picking up trash when we see it in nature.

Very simple, but quite effective for a four-year-old to set the stage for environmental awareness.

 

Have you discussed respecting natural habitats with your kids?  What subjects came up?

 

For many more activities that explore caring for animals, check out this post.

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Feel free to share your experiences with this activity and/or any variations you came up with. Links to related activities or to your post that links here, are most welcome also.

Thanks for your feedback – I appreciate all your comments!

 

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Filed Under: Blog, Character Building Activities, Outdoor Activities Tagged With: Caring for Animals, Environmental Concern

About Chelsea Lee Smith

Author, certified parent educator, and mother of three with a background in Communications and Counselling, Chelsea provides resources to parents and teachers who want to incorporate personal growth into everyday moments. Follow her @momentsaday on Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram.

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Comments

  1. Kierna

    July 6, 2013 at 8:06 pm

    Great idea & thanks so much for adding it to the outdoor play party.

    Reply
    • Chelsea

      July 7, 2013 at 6:58 am

      Thanks Kierna I was excited to find the lovely outdoor link up, so many great ideas!

      Reply
  2. rebecca at thisfineday

    July 7, 2013 at 1:08 am

    I love the way you integrated caring and stewardship with learning and critical thinking– I’m sure all without your little guy even knowing it. I also love how easy the activity is to do and how you can change it to fit so many different lessons! Thanks for the post.

    Reply
    • Chelsea

      July 7, 2013 at 7:00 am

      Thanks for commenting Rebecca! Learning is such a natural process and so simple at times – I sometimes “over-complicate” things so it’s great when everything comes together so simply.

      Reply
  3. Catherine Fuller

    July 8, 2013 at 9:18 am

    I’m working on a post about Teaching Kids to Care for Animals. I like what you have written and I am planning on linking back to it! Great post!

    Reply
    • Chelsea

      July 8, 2013 at 9:27 am

      Thanks Catherine I would love to read your post when it’s up! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
  4. Coombemill

    July 8, 2013 at 10:47 am

    A fun and practical way to learn, love the idea.

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    • Chelsea

      July 8, 2013 at 11:53 am

      Thanks for the comment!

      Reply
  5. Kristen B

    July 10, 2013 at 8:27 pm

    Love this idea. I really enjoy teaching my kids about nature.

    I would love for you to link up at Artsy Play Wednesday.
    http://www.babygiveawaysgalore.com/search/label/Artsy%20Play%20Wednesday

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    • Chelsea

      July 14, 2013 at 5:20 pm

      Thanks Kristen it’s great to find out about your link-up!

      Reply

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