Science for Littles: Camouflage

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Looking for nature’s camouflage is a wonderful science activity for young children!

We were playing outside when Emma nearly stepped on this moth, prompting a discussion of camouflage and how many animals are designed to blend into local vegetation. I brought out our magnifying glass, and all three kids examined the moth closely:

Then they found a bunch of other things to look at through the magnifying glass:

And eventually turned to general goofiness:

We put the magnifying glass away when they decided to see how far its hinges would bend in the wrong direction…

MaryAnne

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MaryAnne lives in Silicon Valley with her Stanford professor husband Mike and their four children, born in 2006, 2007, 2009, and 2012. She is passionate about parenting through education, creativity, and play. Mama Smiles - Joyful Parenting is a space to share crafts, activities, and family outings that enrich lives and bring families together.