Objective

By the end of this lesson, Elisabeth will be able to identify which animal made the pooh through fun activities.

Materials and Prep

• Outdoor space
• Magnifying glass
• Plastic gloves (optional)

No prior knowledge needed, just enthusiasm for exploring!

Activities

• Go on a nature walk in the backyard or a nearby park with Elisabeth.

Encourage Elisabeth to observe the surroundings and look for animal droppings.

• Use the magnifying glass to examine the pooh closely.

Discuss the texture, color, and size of the pooh to make guesses about the animal that left it.

• Play a guessing game.

Ask Elisabeth to guess which animal might have left the pooh based on its characteristics.

• Discuss the importance of animal droppings in nature.

Explain how animal droppings help fertilize the soil and spread seeds.

Talking Points

• Quotation: "Let's go on an adventure to find some pooh! We'll be like nature detectives."
• Quotation: "Wow, look at this pooh! It's squishy and brown. What animal do you think made this?"
• Quotation: "Time for a guessing game! Do you think a squirrel, rabbit, or bird left this pooh?"
• Quotation: "Animal droppings may seem yucky, but they help plants grow big and strong. Nature is amazing!"