October 1: World Habitat Day

image from bfccps.org

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Habitat Diorama

Materials:

• Shoe boxes
• Construction paper
• Glue
• Scissors
• Junk art
• Markers

Directions:

1. Kids can go on a nature hike to collect items for their dioramas.
2. Upon return from the hike discuss ideas for different animal habitats such as a forest, desert, or a stream bed.
3. Each child can create a display of a specific habitat with the shoe box.

Source: Toolbox Training’s nature card set (activity H6).

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