Tree and Ground Squirrels

Squirrel and his nuts collected for winter (drawn by Ian).

Activities:

• backyard gray squirrel observation
• discussion of common tree and ground squirrels in Pennsylvania (Wikipedia List of Mammals of PA)
•  "Hop Ol' Squirrel" (Music Together: Maracas)
• Scurry and Freeze game (Small Wonders by Garrett & Thomas)
• Squirrel Tail poem (Small Wonders by Garrett & Thomas)

Books:  Hello Squirrels! Scampering through the Seasons by Glaser;  Chipmunk Song by Ryder;  Chipmunk Family by Bastian;  How Chipmunk Got His Stripes by Bruchac;  The Raggedy Red Squirrel by Ryden