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So those animals would think you're lucky to have cold winter weather. There is definitely a special kind of winter fun to enjoy. These activities will give you ideas for ways you can make the most out of living where winter is--well--wintery!
GO ON A SCAVENGER HUNT
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You might find maple seeds like these. FIND: |
- Something older than you are
- Something younger than you are
- A seed
- Something rough
- Something smooth
- Something that will change in the spring
HELP YOUR LOCAL BIRDS
You can get a good look at birds that spend the winter in your neighborhood, if you invite them to dinner. An easy treat to make is a peanut butter pinecone. Loop a string around the top of a pine cone and tie a knot. Next, smear peanut butter on the cone and roll the cone in birdseed. Then have an adult partner hang the pinecone where birds will be able to perch and eat.
Now, keep watch. Use bird books and search on-line to help you identify the birds visiting your bird diner. Also, answer these questions:
1. What time of day do the birds come to eat?
2. Do the birds come more on stormy or sunny days?
3. Do the birds take turns and feed one at a time? Or do they compete to eat?
4. Which birds usually chase other birds away?
Create a colorful bar graph to share the data you collect about your dinner guests.
Remember, to replace your pinecone with a fresh treat from time-to-time to keep the dinners coming back for more.
IMAGINE!
While you stay snug and toasty warm inside, think what fun it could be to take a trip to Antarctica. And while there stay and play with Adélie penguins. READ ABOUT THE FUN HERE!
