SMART START Scientists completed an ecological nature study on pond life. Students expanded their knowledge on these small bodies of water and the animals they inhabit.
Herpetologists hopped outside to their nature classroom to learn about frogs. Books, informational wheels, animal replicas and other lifelike materials were explored.
Here are a few frog facts the class learned:
- Frogs are amphibians
- The branch of zoology that focuses on amphibians & reptiles is Herpetology
- Vernal Pool: a pond/wetland habitat for many creatures such as fish, frogs & insects
- Adult frogs eat insects with their long, sticky tongues
- A group of frogs is called an army
- Frogs do not drink water, but absorb it into their skin
- Life cycle of a frog:
Classmates discovered a large puddle outside and used their creativity. imagination and nature's treasures to construct a school-made pond. Leaves transformed into lily pads, twigs into tadpoles, rocks into toads, grass into algae etc.! This activity allowed our young learners to experience the subject matter in a fun and realistic setting.
Fostering a connection to wildlife in Early Childhood Education is essential. Children who are educated in and about nature learn to respect and care for the environment. In addition, outdoor learning can increase attention span, physical activity, self-esteem, social-emotional development, critical thinking, problem solving skills and so much more!
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