By Michelle Aveno, Dayhome Educator in Fort McMurray
With the warm weather, we brought our arctic animal exploration outdoors for an engaging, hands-on experience. I set up a sensory table complete with an igloo and various arctic animals for the children to explore. Together, we read a book about arctic creatures, identified and named the animals, and discussed their unique features and icy habitat. This activity encouraged language development, critical thinking, and environmental awareness while also sparking creativity and collaboration as the children imagined life in the Arctic.
