Let's Look for Animal Homes in the Ground

[30 Minutes]

Some animals make their homes in trees and some make their homes in the ground. Go for a walk and look for animal burrows.

What to do:

1. Go for a walk with your child and look for animal homes in the ground.
2. Encourage your child to look for rather large holes, but NOT to stick hands or feet down inside.
3. Remind her that it is an animal's home and should not be disturbed.
4. One animal that burrows is the rabbit. Rabbits live in warrens which have many rooms and more than one entrance.
5. Moles also live underground. You may be able to find evidence of moles by the softness of the ground from the trails they dig.
6. You and your child can find clues from different animals in your neighborhood by looking for gnaw marks on trees and bushes.
7. Remember you are instilling an appreciation for nature in your child when you take these simple, outdoor adventures.

Let's Talk: Ideas to Explore Together.

• Did you find animal homes outdoors? Tell me about them.
• Where do the birds make their homes?

Useful information:

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