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Why do birds lay eggs in the spring?

From Mystery Doug

Why do birds lay eggs in the spring?
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Summary

Mystery Doug takes on a real kid's question -- "Why do birds lay eggs in the spring?" -- and follows the clues. Spring brings warmer weather and lots of food, the best time to lay eggs and raise hungry chicks. A quick five-minute watch to spark curiosity and kick off a conversation.

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Discussion questions

Discussion

Doug investigates a question kids really asked: "Why do birds lay eggs in the spring?"

  1. What was Doug's answer to today's question, in your own words?
  2. What surprised you most about egg, or what did you already know?
  3. What's one thing this makes you want to find out more about?

Quick work-a-long

Words to know: egg, spring, nest.

Try it: Explain the answer to "Why do birds lay eggs in the spring?" to someone at home using these three words, then write down one new question it made you wonder.