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🌳 Nature Study: Trees As Habitat

Walk past a tree and it might look quiet but look a little closer and you’ll discover a whole world of life happening from the roots to the tallest branches. Across North America, trees aren’t just plants, they’re:  homes , cafeterias , nurseries , and safe havens for a wide variety of animals. Let’s explore some amazing creatures that depend on trees as their habitat and how they use them to survive and thrive. 🌲 Why Trees Make the Perfect Habitat Trees offer animals everything they need: Food (leaves, fruits, nuts, insects, sap) Shelter (branches, cavities, bark crevices) Protection (height and cover from predators) Space (different layers for different animals) From the underground roots to the leafy canopy, every part of a tree supports life. 🐿️ Mammals That Live in Trees 🐿️ Eastern Gray Squirrel These energetic climbers are famous for leaping from branch to branch. They build leafy nests called dreys high in the trees and store food like acorns in hidd...
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5 Games For Word Recognition & Early Literacy

Who said learning new vocabulary and learning how to read had to be all rote, flash cards and boring? No one did...



Aside from making learning fun, these games also teach turn-taking, perseverance and character. (There is something to be said about gracefully accepting a loss and trying again).


So here you have five fun, family friendly games for learning new words!


Scrabble Junior. For the scrabble loving parent/caregiver. It’s a great way to introduce your child to your favourite game. It’s a little different from the original but very straightforward for kiddies 3 years and upwards.


Zingo. It’s bingo but with words and pictures so that even the littles ones (2 years and up) can get involved. The cool little zinger also adds another dimension of play, surprise and fun. 


Charades for Kids. Who doesn’t love a word game that has action? This fun family game has an easy level with pictures and words so that even the little ones can test out their acting skills. It may take a few tries for them to understand the concept of keeping the word/action a secret. 

Go Fish Alphabet Word Cards. There are a few different kinds on the market but you can also make your own at home. It’s a great way to introduce your little ones to the joys of card games.


Sequence for kids. A fun simple board game and a seamless way for your little animal lover to learn animal names/words. 


What word games do you enjoy playing with your little ones? 👇🏾
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