Take Your Time with Turtles

 

Turtles sometimes get a bad rap, being slow and hiding away. But they have been around for over 200 million years, so they must be doing something right. Explore the wonders of turtles with these online activities.

 

CONNECT:

• Check out these turt-ally fab facts about turtles: https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/discover/animals/sea-life/turtle-facts/
• Learn about different types of turtles and why they are important to the environment at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZpGPT6uWRw
• See turtles move – sometimes thousands of miles – at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZS0kXtmXuj8&t=3s

 

CREATE:

• Little ones have lots of activities to choose from at https://childcarelounge.com/pages/turtle-theme-and-activities?srsltid=AfmBOoo7-NOqzPawTK5ploOS4sdu_-T3zb0Cuo3k_9KlnWU7Oi12Dt2w
• Game on with these turtle games at https://www.turtleguardians.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Turtle-Games-Grade-1.pdf
• Celebrate sea turtles with these activities: https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/earth-systems/blog/sea-turtle-kids-page/

 

CARE:

• Want to have a turtle pet? First, learn the dos and don’ts of turtle care at https://pethelpful.com/all-pets/the-dos-and-donts-of-turtle-care
• Found an injured turtle? Find out what to do at https://turtlerescueleague.org/emergencies/injured-turtle/
• Nearly all sea turtles are in danger of going extinct. See seven ways you can help save them at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-tU_Hubq7Q

 

 CAREERS:

Are you in tune with turtles? Want to make a career focused on turtles? You could become a turtle breeder, a pet store owner, a veterinarian, a park ranger, a zoo keeper, a biologist, a conservationist, or an artist. Explore some possibilities here.

• 5 tips if you want to work with sea turtles https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPtmU9pZIAQ
• Sea turtle biologist https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffBicNwyN7U
• https://www.conservation-careers.com/top-sea-turtle-conservation-internships-and-volunteer-opportunities/

 

 

 

Worm Your Way In

 

As spring arrives worms are busily aerating the soil – and maybe hiding from folks who fish. Worm into the lives of worms with these online activities.

CONNECT:

• Watch how earthworms work at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-zc_1vjLnI
• Get the dirt on worms at https://www.kitchengardenfoundation.org.au/funfactsaboutworms
• See weird and wonderful deep-sea worms at https://youtu.be/cdr1kWmSiiE

CREATE:

• Check out this worm activity theme for preschoolers with this rich list: http://www.preschoolexpress.com/theme-station12/worms-june.shtml
• Make a wormery by following the directions at https://naturestudyhomeschool.com/observe-worms-with-preschoolers/
• Try these wormy crafts at https://www.daniellesplace.com/html/worm-crafts-learning-activities.html

CARE:

• See five good reasons to have a pet worm as a pet at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MH60RBZvqyQ
• Help the planet by composting – with worm help; see how to do it at https://www.acua.com/Community-Hub/News/Blog/2019/Worms-Pets-that-Help-the-Planet-Through-Composting.aspx
• For parents: Worm infections are common in children. Find out how to prevent and treat them at https://raisingchildren.net.au/guides/a-z-health-reference/worms

CAREERS:

Want to worm yourself into a career that focuses on worms? You could be a scientist, a fisher, a worm farmer, a worm counter, or a vermiculturist (impress your friends with this fancy word). Dig into some possibilities below.

• https://www.careerexplorer.com/careers/vermiculturist
• Worm counter: https://budgetsaresexy.com/side-hustle-series-worm-counter/
• Worm farm: https://www.abc10.com/video/entertainment/television/programs/backroads-ott/how-worms-at-a-california-farm-help-gardeners-and-farmers-improve-soil/103-04f68015-f09d-4fcc-a8d2-cd084efcd5bb

 

 

Whale of a Tale

 

Whales are the biggest mammals on earth – and in the oceans. Get ready for big surprises in exploring whales with these online activities.

 

CONNECT:

Get the facts about humpback whales at

• https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/discover/animals/sea-life/humpback-song/#:~:text=Fast%20Facts,they%20are%20ten%20years%20old.
• Watch and learn about toothed and baleen whales at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VO0cQyg5dE&ab_channel=LearnBright
• Identify 20 types of whales at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CO2e90aCRIM&ab_channel=TwinkleMoon

 

CREATE:

• Play like whales at https://tinkergarten.com/activities/play-like-whales
• Try these kid-friendly activities about whales at https://montessorifromtheheart.com/2021/02/21/whale-montessori-kids-activities/
• Close to an ocean with a whale? Get tips for whale watching at https://montessorifromtheheart.com/2021/02/21/whale-montessori-kids-activities/ -- and if whales aren’t close this site has several scientific activities for you.

 

CARE:

• See how crab fisherman test new tech to protect whales from deadly entanglements at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iS8Vohuq6Cw&ab_channel=CBSEveningNews
• Watch how you can take care of whales and other marine mammals at https://montessorifromtheheart.com/2021/02/21/whale-montessori-kids-activities/
• Learn about the issues of whales’ survival at https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/species/blue-whale/conservation-management

 

CAREERS:

Does the thought of whales Want to make a big splash in life? Think about a career related to whales. Here are some possibilities.

• https://us.whales.org/2024/05/20/career-chat-with-kate/
• https://baleinesendirect.org/en/comment-faire-pour-travailler-avec-les-baleines/                                                                                                
• https://unity.edu/environmental-careers/ocean-jobs-a-marine-careers-list-for-water-lovers/

 

Shell Out!

Nature’s seashells are not only beautiful and varied, but they also house a variety of creatures. Come out of your shell and discover a wonder of nature with these online activities.

 

CONNECT:

• Read cool facts about seashells at https://www.sciencing.com/seashell-kids-5233555/
• Watch what seashells are made of at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bmy2TfEJ42o
• Learn about 17 varieties of seashells at https://www.southernliving.com/travel/gastropod-shells

 

CREATE:

• Explore the wonders of the ocean with this collection of Shell Crafting Ideas at https://www.bakerross.co.uk/craft-ideas/category/kids/themes/seashell/  You can sort the activities by age, time to make and type of idea.
• Grow crystals on seashells by following the directions at https://www.engineeringemily.com/grow-crystals-on-seashells-steam-activity-for-kids/
• Party on with these sea-based activities at https://gooberstudioprints.com/2024/09/03/15-under-the-sea-party-games-and-activities-thatll-make-a-splash/?srsltid=AfmBOooSYVJXGH_Cv4pRtWbCjjsjR-Lm1WjrvixxmpczAbyuLtFy_D0m

 

CARE:

• Watch how to keep safe at the beach at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFJeiji8IFE
• Considering collecting seashells? Is that good or bad? Watch the factors at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IE5t4zfsr6g
• If you DO want to collect seashells, here is how to do it responsibly: https://adventuregirl.com/activities/collecting-seashells/#:~:text=Limit%20Your%20Collection%3A%20Take%20only,or%20contributing%20to%20environmental%20degradation.

 

CONNECT:

Do you want to sell seashells on the seashore, or have other shell-centric careers? Besides collecting and selling seashells, you can study them as a scientist, cook with them, or make art with them. Here is a sampling of possibilities.

• https://unity.edu/environmental-careers/ocean-jobs-a-marine-careers-list-for-water-lovers/
• https://www.fit.edu/lp/ycd-career-options-in-marine-science/
• https://www.ucdavis.edu/news/seashells-inspired-career-lauded-evolutionary-geologist
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RW1CfHKVZSg