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Learn and play from home—museum style! Preschoolers and their adults can now join us online for our popular Little Wonders program, featuring stories, hands-on activities, and more. This month, we're exploring the museum's exhibits to find animals to take a closer look at their teeth.

 

 

 

LET'S LEARN ABOUT ANIMAL TEETH!
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VIDEO

Welcome!
In this short video, museum educator Robyn teaches us about different types of animal skulls found in the museum, their teeth, and what they ate. She also gives an overview of the fun crafts and activities we're featuring.

 

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STORY TIME

Book Suggestion

We recommend checking out What if You Had Animal Teeth? by Sandra Markle, from your local library.

 

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CRAFT 

Animal Finger Puppets

Create your own mammoth and Smilodon puppets with the help of our easy-to-follow guide. Download and print the puppet templates.
 

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ACTIVITY

Chomp, Chomp, Chew!
Animals have different kinds of teeth for eating different things. With these instructions, you will be able to replicate how animals chew and use their teeth, with simple materials.

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CRAFT

Who's Tooth?
What if you had teeth like a Smilodon or a beaver? With this guide and template, you can create a face that looks like you and try out different types of animal teeth! 

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ACTIVITY

Animal Memory and Matching Games
Have some fun with a matching game of animals found in the museum. Download and print out the pieces here.
 

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More online family fun

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