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Why Live Under A Rock?

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  • DOMAIN(S)
    Cognitive Development and General Knowledge (CD)
  • INDICATOR(S)
    CD-SC2.4b
  • AGE GROUP(S)
    48-60 months

Read Under One Rock by Anthony D. Fredericks. Ask the children, “Have you ever peeked under a rock? Why do you think insects and animals live under there?” Be prepared to show the children pictures of insects and animals that live under rocks. Talk about and list different characteristics of rocks. For example, rocks protect insects from the hot sun. After the list is completed provide clipboards, paper and crayons and challenge the children during their outdoor play time to turn over some rocks and draw what they see. This could be done in large group.  

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