Today we will turn our attention to tarantulas. Cosmo and his family are taking care of Fluffy the Tarantula during the school closure. They researched tarantulas and provided several interesting facts to share with you.
Love,
Ms. Kaim
Question of the Day: Fluffy loves to eat crickets for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Some people eat crickets, too. According to the folks at edibleinsects.com, "crickets are a highly nutritious food source that is rich in protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals and healthy fats." What do you think crickets taste like and would you eat them? Comment below!
Morning Work
- Read these facts from the book An Interview with Harry the Tarantula.
- Pick three facts and rewrite them in your best D'Nealian handwriting.. Then draw a picture of a tarantula.
- Ask a parent to take a picture to share!
Bonus Items for the Day
- Tell someone a joke. Here's one from Fluffy:
A: If one bit you, you could ride it to the hospital!
- Color, cut, and assemble to create a tarantula.
- Learn more about tarantulas on National Geographic Kids. or by watching this recording of a Streamable Learning presentation.
- Sing a song about tarantulas!