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In this Read-Along lesson, Desiree notices all the holes in the trees around her house—and sets out to discover how they got there, and why they matter. The lesson includes a short exercise where students listen for animal sounds and pretend to be woodpeckers. You can extend the lesson with the optional activity, Nature Explorers, where students go for a nature walk and look for animals in their homes.
Student slideshow: English | Spanish
Teacher printout: English & Spanish
After you complete the lesson and activity, try this extension.
If you have open space available, take a walk and (carefully!) watch for places that animals might make their homes, from nests and tree holes to spaces under logs and rocks. Be sure to stay safe and make sure students look—but don’t touch!—as they take their nature walk.
If you want more ideas for nature-based learning, this site offers fun activities for students exploring the natural environment.
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