Age range: 3-6

Theme Area: Understanding Animals

Related Episode: Frog Prints

Subjects/Skills: Life Skills; Science

Materials Needed:
No materials needed
Magnifying glass (optional)

Directions:
Talk about how Max felt when he said goodbye to his unicroaker friend. Ask, "If you found a frog outside, do you think it would be a good idea to take it inside and keep it as a pet? Why not?"

Explain that wild animals need open places to live and grow. Tell your child that even though he can't keep a wild animal as a pet, he can watch them in their home.

Take your child outside and let him spend time observing some outdoor creatures. If you like, you can bring a small magnifying glass so that he can observe the creatures more closely. You might sprinkle some crumbs on the ground and watch ants at work. Or, you could listen to the different birdcalls you hear, and then try to imitate them. You can give your child a teaspoon to use to dig up a small patch of dirt, and talk about any creatures she finds underneath the ground. Let her know that each of these creatures has an important place in the world.