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*Safety Check-In: The activities in this curriculum are intended for family-style use under direct adult supervision. Because every family’s home environment and children are unique, please use your best judgment to ensure a safe experience. Always verify materials—such as plants, food items, or chemicals—for safety and allergies before use, and keep heat sources, tools, and small parts under close adult watch. You know your children best; please adapt these activities as needed to ensure they are age-appropriate and safe for your specific family.
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Materials:
- Animal Tracks Field Guide
- Stone Animal Tracks (they show the animal on one side and the print on the other)
- White hair conditioner
- Baking Soda
How To
Mix 3 cups baking soda with 1/2 cup of baking soda. Spread the mixture across a cookie tray. Use the tracks to press into the “snow”. Combine this with photos and information from the book to see how trackers, hunters, and people use these prints as clues.
Learning Across Ages
Toddler & Preschool: Practice pressing and lifting, developing hand-eye coordination in an engaging way. Discuss the different animals on the backs of the prints and various characterizes of the animals; fur, talons, feathers, etc. You can also discuss the difference between wild and domestic animals/pets. Explore the book together, discussing features that catch their eye.
Elementary: Use the animal field guide for more information on each animal. Discuss vertebrate groups that could leave these prints: birds, mammals, amphibians, etc.
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