Ms. Mole's Glasses / Elinor Stops the Squish
From Elinor Wonders Why · 2020
25 minPre-KK1stScience
Summary
When Ms. Mole forgets her glasses, the kids chase her across Animal Town and learn how moles get around underground without sharp eyesight. Then Elinor works out a way to keep roly polies from getting stepped on — observing an animal closely leads to a plan that protects it.
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Discussion
Ms. Mole can hardly see — but she still finds her way around town.
- How did Ms. Mole find her way without her glasses?
- Which senses do moles rely on underground?
- How did Elinor keep the roly polies safe?
- What could our class do to protect small creatures on the playground?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: senses, sight, touch, underground, protect.
Try it: Close your eyes and have a partner guide you across the rug with words only. Which senses did you use?
Try it: Draw a sign that would help protect a small animal at school.