Easy Ways to Explain How a Hedgehog Protects Itself for a 5-Year-Old

Imagine a little hedgehog that feels scared. To keep safe, it curls up into a tight, round ball. This way, its soft tummy is hidden inside where no one can touch it, and the prickly spikes on its back protect it like a shield. You can say:

• "The hedgehog makes itself into a spiky ball to stay safe."
• "When the hedgehog is scared, it rolls into a little ball so its soft belly is hidden."
• "The hedgehog wraps up in its spiky coat to protect its tummy."
• "It curls up tight like a ball, so the prickles keep it safe."

These simple ideas help us understand how the hedgehog stays safe by using its prickly spikes like armor!