Early Childhood at Home

Snakes!

Here Are Some Fun Snake Facts Snakes are carnivores (meat eaters). Snakes don’t have eyelids. Snakes can’t bite food so they have to swallow it whole. Snakes have flexible jaws which allow them to eat prey bigger than their head! Snakes are found on every continent of the world except Antarctica. Snakes have internal ears […]

Crocodiles and Alligators

Do you know the difference between crocodiles and alligators? I can never remember! Both crocodiles and alligators are reptiles, and they are related! That is why they look so similar. They only have a couple of differences… Their snouts are different shapes! Alligators snouts are wide and U shaped, while crocodiles’s are more point and […]

Turtles!

As the weather starts to warm up, we will start to see lots of animals and plants outside! One of the types of animals we may see is turtles, especially if there is a stream, lake, or pond near your house! Turtle Facts + Turtles have unique designs and patterns on the side of their […]

Caterpillar Update!

It has been a little more than a week and then have finally crawled to the top and stayed there. Soon they will form a chrysalis.

Planting!

 Finally planted some seedlings!!! It was so much fun. Here is a video to show you what I did: I also attached some words that have to do with gardening, and the seeds I planted. Here is a video of Julia reading Cecil’s Garden! What would you plant in your garden? Draw a plan or […]

Pollinators!

Around the world, about 1,000 different plants used for food, drinks, and medicines need to be pollinated so they can be used!

Caterpillars & Butterflies!

While our caterpillars continue to eat and eat, they will start to get bigger and bigger. I wonder what will happen next? BUTTERFLY OBSERVATION JOURNAL So we thought it would be fun for you to be like a scientist and do some observations of the caterpillars/butterflies that we have. We are going to be making […]

Coffee Filter Carnations

April showers bring May Flowers! With all the flowers in bloom bringing us bright colors and sunny, warmer days, today’s activity is a little bit easier way to grow your own flowers. All you will need is coffee filters, markers, water, and a pipe cleaner! Here’s how you can make your own coffee filter flower […]

Caterpillars!

If you watched the video of the special delivery at my house, you might have guessed that inside the box was caterpillars! Five very small caterpillars were delivered to my house! Our plan is to watch and learn as the caterpillars turn into butterflies. I will keep you updated! We have activities along the way […]