10 Reptile Study Ideas and a FREE Reptile Printable
I’m not a big reptile fan. There I said it. I homeschool and I don’t like scaly, slithering reptiles! (phew, I feel so much better).
Needless to say, I have children who happen to LOVE cold-blooded creepy crawlies.
Here are a few safe ways to study reptiles without losing your finger or your lunch!
1. Books! Books are a great resource and easily accessible. Unlike komodo dragons.
2. Zoos! Plan a trip behind the safety of glass to observe the most lethal creatures.
3. Magazines! Yes, they even created a Reptiles Magazine, lucky me.
4. Pet Store! Field trips can be free. Enjoy looking at reptiles without the line.
5. Friends! Surely one of your child’s friends has a turtle, snake, or lizard. Offer to pet-sit.
6. Online! National Geography Kids offers great information and videos.
7. Play Doh! Make your own deadly snake, you can even wear it!
Here is a Reptile Do-A-Shape worksheet for your younger learners. Print out these friendly reptiles while your older children read about them. The last page of this download is a Week Long Reptiles Themed Unit including books, crafts, shows, snacks, and other ideas for your younger learners.
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Stef Layton is a homeschool mom to two energetic boys. She believes in hands-on interest-led learning. Married to a busy traveling golf course architect, they have taken their homeschool on the road. Stef is the Hands-On Learning Columnist for Homeschooling Today Magazine.
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