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Turtles!

Bethany LaShell

What do you think of when you think of spring? Warmer, longer days? Flowers blooming? Easter? Green grass? Eggs hatching? I think of all of those things (plus allergies!), but I thought I’d highlight turtles here. 

Turtles are officially reptiles, characterized by a shell that protects it. They lay eggs on land, but many species live near water. Here are some links to check out for additional information: 

General information: Wikipedia
Gulf of Maine Aquarium, All About Turtles
Turtle Care
All Turtles: Your Turtle Web Community
Sea Turtle Info from SeaWorld
The Great Turtle Race from National Geographic
Turtle Puddle, Answers to Kids’ Questions (Warning: This site has a link to information about evolution.)
Pictures of Turtles
More Pictures from National Geographic

Supplement your study of turtles with a nature walk. See who can be the first to spot a turtle, its nest, or eggs. Have your children draw pictures of the turtles you see on your walk. Enjoy your nature studies!

Published by Bethany LaShell

Just a girl who's been through a lot of life, trying to process it all. Christ follower, mom, author, educator, speaker, editor, Diet Coke addict. My mission is to walk with Christian women through the hard places of midlife toward the redemption and hope found in grace, forgiveness, and authenticity.

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  1. Ah that just made me nostalgic. We raised three painted turtles for about 5 years. They sat in a tank next to my kitchen sink and provided me with an amazing amount of amusement considering they were turtles!

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