What’s it like to live in an environment that is constantly moving and changing? For a child, this type of setting can make it hard to pay attention, which can interfere with the learning process. Help your child slow down the pace of life by connecting them with nature…go on a walk on the school grounds and look at the surroundings or look at pictures of of nature or if you have access to the internet check out the DECORAH BALD EAGLE PROJECT website. This is an amazing website where you can view via a live webcam two bald eagles as they prepare their nest, lay eggs and take care of their little eaglets once they have hatched. Each week when you mentor your child, check in to the website to see what the eagles are doing. Right now they are making their nest, but it gets really fun when you can see them feed fish to their little babies!
And, there are many extension activities that you could do with your child after viewing this…read books about eagles, make a bird nest, decorate eggs, talk about caring for something and more! It is also a great lesson in patience as you wait for the eggs to hatch!
Check it out at
http://www.ustream.tv/decoraheagles