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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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STEAM Activities For Little Kids

STEM, STEM, STEAM eveyone talks about it but what is it?

What is STEM/STEAM?

STEM is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering and  Mathematics. 

STEAM is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, ART & Mathematics. 

Daily engagement in learning activities geared to these subjects help to grow a young child's natural curiosity and interest in these vital subjects.

Below are some examples of STEAM activities that are fun, formative and appealing for the little ones:

2yr old's aerodynamic tower!

Building blocks: Encourage your child to build towers, castles, and bridges with building blocks. This helps develop their problem-solving and spatial reasoning skills.


Cooking and baking: Introduce your child to the basics of cooking and baking by letting them help with measuring ingredients and stirring.

Kids made ice cream from Edible Science Book


Sensory bins: Fill a container with items such as rice, beans, pasta, sand or kinetic sand and add toys like cups, scoops, and funnels. Children can explore and experiment with different textures and movements.



Bubbles: Blowing and catching bubbles is a simple and enjoyable activity that can also help with fine motor skills development.




Art and Crafts: Encourage creativity through hands-on activities like drawing, painting, and crafting.

2yr old drawing - Still life art!


Simple machines: Teach children about simple machines like pulleys, levers, and ramps by having them create their own with blocks and other household items.


Planting seeds: Children can learn about the process of plant growth by planting seeds in a small container and observing the changes over time.




Remember that the most important aspect of these activities is spending quality time with your child and having fun together!

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