Animals Need a Home and Our Help by Five Rivers MetroParks https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/ANAH en-us 2021-03-02 20:42:55 UTC 2025-09-28 01:43:24 UTC hello@padlet.com Background information on our Animal Amassadors fiveriversmetroparks https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/ANAH/wish/1260705641 2021-03-02 20:46:51 UTC https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/ANAH/wish/1260705641 Virtual Field Trip fiveriversmetroparks https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/ANAH/wish/1260707931 2021-03-02 20:47:24 UTC https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/ANAH/wish/1260707931 Extra Resources fiveriversmetroparks https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/ANAH/wish/1260709161 2021-03-02 20:47:43 UTC https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/ANAH/wish/1260709161 Visual Aids fiveriversmetroparks https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/ANAH/wish/1260711053 2021-03-02 20:48:10 UTC https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/ANAH/wish/1260711053 Standards fiveriversmetroparks https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/ANAH/wish/1260727030
PreK: Self – Show awareness of themselves belonging to one or more groups
PreK: Empathy – Show regard for the feelings of other living things

PreK: Initiative – Asks questions to seek explanations about phenomena of interest
PreK: Number Sense – Count to 20 with increasing accuracy
PreK: Geometry – Demonstrates the understanding of the relative position of objects
PreK: Science – inquiry
PreK: Science – Earth and Space: With modeling and support, develop understanding of the relationship between humans and nature; recognizing the difference between helpful and harmful actions toward the natural environment.
PreK: Science – Life
PreK: Motor Development – Large muscles
PreK: Physical Wellbeing – Body Awareness

K.LS.1: living things have specific characteristics and traits
K.LS.2: Living things have physical traits and behaviors, which influence their survival

SL.K.5: Add drawings or other visual displays to descriptions as desired to provide additional detail
SL.K.6 Speak audibly and express thoughts, feelings, and ideas clearly
K.CC.5: Count to answer “how many
K.PE.LS.1: Demonstrate walk, run and slide locomotor skills using critical elements.
K.PE.LS.2: Explore locomotor skills of jump, gallop, skip, hop and leap in a stable environment.
K.FA.1PR: Drama – Imitate movements, voices and feelings of people, animals and objects through dramatic play
K.FA.2PR: Art – Generate ideas and images for artwork based on observation, memory, imagination and experience.
K.FA.1RE: Art – Describe their artworks and efforts and share their artmaking processes.

K.SS.5: Terms related to direction and distance, as well as symbols and landmarks, can be used to talk about the relative location of familiar places.
K.SS.6: Models and maps represent real places
K.SS.7: Humans depend on and impact the physical environment in order to supply food, clothing and shelter.

K.SS.8: Individuals are unique but share common characteristics of multiple groups.

K.SS.9: Individuals share responsibilities and take action toward the achievement of common goals in homes, schools and communities.

]]> 2021-03-02 20:51:59 UTC https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/ANAH/wish/1260727030 PBS Nature Camp fiveriversmetroparks https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/ANAH/wish/1316461531 "Explore the Outdoors Nature Camp is a six-day virtual camp experience to show kids and families amazing ways to enjoy nature in their own backyards. "]]> 2021-03-16 15:58:14 UTC https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/ANAH/wish/1316461531 How did we do? fiveriversmetroparks https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/ANAH/wish/1316467215 Please fill out a quick evaluation if you've used our content so we can continue to grow]]> 2021-03-16 15:59:15 UTC https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/ANAH/wish/1316467215 Full Program Resources fiveriversmetroparks https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/ANAH/wish/1316467770 This document will provide everything you need for the virtual fieldtrip.]]> 2021-03-16 15:59:22 UTC https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/ANAH/wish/1316467770 Schedule Live Q&A fiveriversmetroparks https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/ANAH/wish/1316468590 For questions regarding this program or to schedule your own class Q&A with MetroPark staff, contact Doug at dhorvath@metroparks.org]]> 2021-03-16 15:59:31 UTC https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/ANAH/wish/1316468590 Five Rivers Metroparks Map fiveriversmetroparks https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/ANAH/wish/1316490244 2021-03-16 16:02:45 UTC https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/ANAH/wish/1316490244 House fiveriversmetroparks https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/ANAH/wish/1316667633 Farm House at Possum Creek
Picture from: Fiverivermetropark Flickr]]> 2021-03-16 16:33:18 UTC https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/ANAH/wish/1316667633 Park fiveriversmetroparks https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/ANAH/wish/1316671512 Sugar Creek Metropark Nature Play area
Picture from: Fiverivermetropark Flickr]]> 2021-03-16 16:34:00 UTC https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/ANAH/wish/1316671512 Bike Trail fiveriversmetroparks https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/ANAH/wish/1316676006 FRMP Bike Trail
Picture from: Fiverivermetropark Flickr]]> 2021-03-16 16:34:50 UTC https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/ANAH/wish/1316676006 River fiveriversmetroparks https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/ANAH/wish/1316681736 Twin Creek running through Germantown Metropark]]> 2021-03-16 16:35:53 UTC https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/ANAH/wish/1316681736 Road fiveriversmetroparks https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/ANAH/wish/1316684287 Road running through Twin Creek Metropark
Picture from: Fiverivermetropark Flickr]]> 2021-03-16 16:36:21 UTC https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/ANAH/wish/1316684287 Field fiveriversmetroparks https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/ANAH/wish/1316700547 Conservation area ]]> 2021-03-16 16:38:54 UTC https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/ANAH/wish/1316700547 Exploring Wildlife Activities fiveriversmetroparks https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/ANAH/wish/1321353250 2021-03-17 15:49:33 UTC https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/ANAH/wish/1321353250 2 MetroParks and Maps! fiveriversmetroparks https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/ANAH/wish/1321581242 Maps can help us explore. We can make them by taking what we see outside and putting it down as a picture on paper.

After watching this video.

Can you go outside into your own yard and look around, make a simple map with help from a big person!

]]> 2021-03-17 16:30:29 UTC https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/ANAH/wish/1321581242 What do we need in our homes? fiveriversmetroparks https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/ANAH/wish/1321584124 We explore what we need in our homes and use hand/body motions to act them out.  We look for animal home examples outside.

After watching this video;
Discuss what kinds of things do we need to help us live in our homes? 
Try making the motions with us on the video as we talk about our needs? 
Discuss if  animals need the similar needs to live compared to humans?
Go outside and see if you can find animal homes.]]> 2021-03-17 16:31:01 UTC https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/ANAH/wish/1321584124 Meet two live animals: a Box Turtle and a Gray Rat Snake fiveriversmetroparks https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/ANAH/wish/1321585612 Watch as we show you a live Box Turtle and a Gray Rat Snake. What do you like about them?  What do you see them doing?

After watching this video.

Discuss what animal you have liked watching.  
See if you can move like an animal! Pretend to crawl and dig like a turtle, flap and fly like a bird, slither like a snake!]]> 2021-03-17 16:31:18 UTC https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/ANAH/wish/1321585612 Let's look at animal bodies. fiveriversmetroparks https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/ANAH/wish/1321589128 Have you ever danced to the song, Heads, Shoulders, Knees and Toes ? In this video you can try moving with us! Then you can see a toy turtle and a snake and compare their bodies with ours. Some animals have body parts just like we do. They have heads with eyes and mouths, some of them have arms and legs! Others get around on their bellies.

After watching this video,

Try singing and moving to Heads, Shoulders, Knees and Toes like we did.
Discuss what kind of animals have eyes; have mouths and have feet.  
Discuss the question, Can some animals move without having feet?]]> 2021-03-17 16:31:58 UTC https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/ANAH/wish/1321589128 You can help the Animals! fiveriversmetroparks https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/ANAH/wish/1321590173 Did you like meeting our friends? Hallie will tell you some ways you can help them.
We can help keep our homes clean and keep their homes clean too!  And for children, the most important thing you can do is to go outside and PLAY in nature.  Playing outdoors helps us fall in love with the world and helps us want to care for it.

After watching this video

Discuss

Where does trash go? 
How would you plant a garden or a tree! 
What is Compost.  
What is your favorite way to play outdoors?]]> 2021-03-17 16:32:10 UTC https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/ANAH/wish/1321590173 Goodbye Friends! fiveriversmetroparks https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/ANAH/wish/1321591294 Thank you so much for joining us! We hope to see you on the trails. Until then explore this padlet for more activities and ideas on what to do outside and how to help our animals have a home!]]> 2021-03-17 16:32:22 UTC https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/ANAH/wish/1321591294 1 Hello, Friends! fiveriversmetroparks https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/ANAH/wish/1321593247 Welcome to Germantown  MetroParks! We are excited to explore with you today! It is so nice to meet you! We can't wait to learn all about animals and how we can help them have a home.

After watching this video, record a short video of your own and...

In your video, share:
🤩 say Hello
🔮 And tell the last time you saw a bird outside?
]]> 2021-03-17 16:32:43 UTC https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/ANAH/wish/1321593247 Meet Box Turtles CJ, Myrtle and Terri! fiveriversmetroparks https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/ANAH/wish/1321689435   ]]> 2021-03-17 16:50:33 UTC https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/ANAH/wish/1321689435 Meet a painted turtle Frankie! fiveriversmetroparks https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/ANAH/wish/1321693587 2021-03-17 16:51:10 UTC https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/ANAH/wish/1321693587 Meet a Red Tail Hawk Ruby! fiveriversmetroparks https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/ANAH/wish/1321695052 2021-03-17 16:51:26 UTC https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/ANAH/wish/1321695052 Meet a Screech Owl River fiveriversmetroparks https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/ANAH/wish/1321697316 2021-03-17 16:51:51 UTC https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/ANAH/wish/1321697316 Meet an American Kestrel Nakamu fiveriversmetroparks https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/ANAH/wish/1321698920 2021-03-17 16:52:10 UTC https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/ANAH/wish/1321698920 Meet a Rat Snake JJ fiveriversmetroparks https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/ANAH/wish/1321700807 2021-03-17 16:52:27 UTC https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/ANAH/wish/1321700807 Meet Salamanders! fiveriversmetroparks https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/ANAH/wish/1321702145 Our ambassadors include a Spotted, Streamside, and Unisexual Salamander. Many Red-backed and Northern Two-lined Salamanders are commonly found in our park woodlands and small streams. ]]> 2021-03-17 16:52:42 UTC https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/ANAH/wish/1321702145 Welcome fiveriversmetroparks https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/ANAH/wish/1836372149 Welcome to Germantown MetroPark! We are about to embark on a adventure, learning about our animal ambassadors. We have a lot of animals that live here in our parks, but they don't have to stay here. They may end up in your very own backyard! We will learn how we can help them have homes.



]]> 2021-10-22 14:01:36 UTC https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/ANAH/wish/1836372149 Ohio's Raptors fiveriversmetroparks https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/ANAH/wish/1836492128 Can you find Nakamu, Ruby and River in this field guide?]]> 2021-10-22 14:46:33 UTC https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/ANAH/wish/1836492128 Ohio's Reptiles fiveriversmetroparks https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/ANAH/wish/1836566958 Can you find JJ, CJ, Myrtle, Terri and Frankie in this field guide?]]> 2021-10-22 15:16:03 UTC https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/ANAH/wish/1836566958 Ohio's Amphibians fiveriversmetroparks https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/ANAH/wish/1836826854 Can you find the Spotted and Streamside Salamander in this guide?]]> 2021-10-22 17:06:13 UTC https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/ANAH/wish/1836826854 Making Animal Tracks fiveriversmetroparks https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/ANAH/wish/1854614676 This would be a fun activity to do on a blackboard or sidewalk or even a large piece of cardboard.]]> 2021-10-29 18:50:11 UTC https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/ANAH/wish/1854614676 Phil the Woodpecker talks with us about Animal Homes fiveriversmetroparks https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/ANAH/wish/1854666079 Phil the Woodpecker comes and talks to Hallie about animal homes.

After watching this video:
Discuss where you would look to find animal homes outside.  
Take a walk outside with an adult and show them animals homes. ]]> 2021-10-29 19:27:58 UTC https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/ANAH/wish/1854666079 Animal Movements fiveriversmetroparks https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/ANAH/wish/1871745838 Although these motions are not entirely accurate as to the foot patterns animal make, they can help children pretend to be animals in a fun way]]> 2021-11-06 16:33:11 UTC https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/ANAH/wish/1871745838