Many animals adapt to the changing seasons by growing thicker fur or feathers. They also change what they eat since insects and green plants are hard to find.
Anna, the opossum, can adapt. If it is really stormy, she sleeps in a leaf nest, otherwise her thick, wooly coat keeps her warm.
Ziggy, the chinchilla, comes from the mountains of South America so he was ready for snow!
Coco, the hen, has soft down under her thick feathers. She can be very noisy!
Some animals sleep through the cold winter months like bears, frogs, and our visitor, Oli, the box turtle.
Thumper has a thick, furry coat. He does not need to migrate to a warmer place like birds and butterflies!
The Owls decided to help our backyard birds adapt to this cold weather. They popped popcorn and used needles and thread to sting it.
The Owls plan to observe the birds who visit their popcorn tree from the classroom windows!
PS: Montessori's favorite part of winter is playing in the snow and then enjoying hot chocolate with marshmallows!
