Kids might think animals totally disappear for the fall and winter, but plenty of wild activity is still going on. (Wild baby chipmunks, anyone?) These tips will help your family connect with nature this fall.
A common question that kids (and parents!) often ask is How do birds know when to fly south? Learn the answer, then break it down for kids during a bird-watching activity.
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With big feet and thick fur, mountain hares have adapted to living in the chilly Scottish Highlands. Learn more from the article, then ask readers to think about how their favorite animal would need to adapt if the climate suddenly got colder—or warmer.
It’s not exactly the same as what happens to your milk jug after it goes into the recycling bin, but we bet your kids will be flushwith excitement over what happens after, um, they press the toilet handle. Check out the NGK article, then see what ideas they have to help keep water clean.
This issue’s feature about river otters shows readers how playtime actually helps these creatures survive. Read the article, then ask kids to think about life skills that their favorite games—board, digital, or otherwise—might teach them.
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