{"id":6,"date":"2019-02-01T17:53:12","date_gmt":"2019-02-01T17:53:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nature-watch.com\/blog\/?p=6"},"modified":"2019-03-19T20:03:30","modified_gmt":"2019-03-19T20:03:30","slug":"animal-track-identification","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nature-watch.com\/blog\/2019\/02\/01\/animal-track-identification\/","title":{"rendered":"Keeping Track of Wildlife: Animal Track Identification in Soil and Snow"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you&#8217;re trying to teach <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature-watch.com\/building-a-survival-kit-outdoor-living-skills-guide-p-1574.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">wilderness survival techniques<\/a>, or merely encouraging&nbsp;children to appreciate the natural world around them, teaching them how to identify animal prints is a great activity.&nbsp; Many children don&#8217;t realize just how many animals visit their schoolyard, or even their backyard, at various times during the day and night.&nbsp; If we can help teach children about <g class=\"gr_ gr_35 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim Grammar only-ins doubleReplace replaceWithoutSep\" id=\"35\" data-gr-id=\"35\">animal<\/g> <g class=\"gr_ gr_36 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim Grammar multiReplace\" id=\"36\" data-gr-id=\"36\">track<\/g> identification in soil or snow, it opens up a window on an &#8220;invisible&#8221; world they couldn&#8217;t previously see!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learning to identify prints and animal tracking is a fun activity for almost all ages &#8211; once you can pull their eyes away from their smartphones.&nbsp; Here are a few tips for getting kids interested in animal track identification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Five Ways To Get Kids Interested In Animal Prints And Tracking<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1 &#8211; Start in the&nbsp;snow, if possible<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For beginners at <g class=\"gr_ gr_16 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim Grammar only-ins doubleReplace replaceWithoutSep\" id=\"16\" data-gr-id=\"16\">animal<\/g> <g class=\"gr_ gr_22 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim Grammar multiReplace\" id=\"22\" data-gr-id=\"22\">track<\/g> identification, prints are far easier to spot in the snow &#8211; which makes a snowy day into&nbsp;a perfect training ground for print recognition.&nbsp; Chances are, there are some prints in your own back yard, or not very far away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2 &#8211; Treat\nit like a mystery<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Look!&nbsp; There are paw prints in the snow!&nbsp; I wonder who left them&#8230;?&#8221;&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature-watch.com\/animal-tracks-set-of-16-p-79.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Animal tracks<\/a> are concrete evidence of previous animal visits, so for deductive-minded kids this is an invitation to start trying to figure out the sequence of events.&nbsp; Who were the mysterious nighttime visitors? What direction were they headed in? Why do you suppose they were heading that way?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3 &#8211; Use\ngame elements<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature-watch.com\/animal-tracking-bingo-p-1323.html?cPath=160_195\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nature-watch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/301z_1_MainForWeb-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-137\" width=\"136\" height=\"136\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nature-watch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/301z_1_MainForWeb-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nature-watch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/301z_1_MainForWeb-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.nature-watch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/301z_1_MainForWeb-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.nature-watch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/301z_1_MainForWeb-85x85.jpg 85w, https:\/\/www.nature-watch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/301z_1_MainForWeb.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 136px) 100vw, 136px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Children like video games, and game-like comparisons can help them make the connection.&nbsp; For example, if a child loves hunting Pokemon, that can often be translated into a search for real-world animals.&nbsp; Or, use items such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature-watch.com\/animal-tracking-bingo-p-1323.html?cPath=160_195\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">animal print bingo cards<\/a>&nbsp;to turn your hunt into a more literal game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4 &#8211;\nRole-play<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Doing a little\nrole-play is another great way to present the concept of animal tracking.&nbsp;\nYou could pretend it\u2019s the past and they must rely on hunting for food and\nsurvival.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5 &#8211;\nIncorporate educational materials to &nbsp;help make it instructional<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature-watch.com\/north-american-animal-track-molds-set-of-16-p-1880.html?cPath=160_195\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nature-watch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/248z_1_MainForWeb-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-138\" width=\"168\" height=\"168\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nature-watch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/248z_1_MainForWeb-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nature-watch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/248z_1_MainForWeb-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.nature-watch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/248z_1_MainForWeb-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.nature-watch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/248z_1_MainForWeb-85x85.jpg 85w, https:\/\/www.nature-watch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/248z_1_MainForWeb.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 168px) 100vw, 168px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature-watch.com\/north-american-animal-track-molds-set-of-16-p-1880.html?cPath=160_195\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Track molds<\/a>&nbsp;can be a fun activity by their own, while also\nhelping children get a better grasp on what various animals&#8217; feet look like.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature-watch.com\/ink-n-stamp-animal-prints-p-379.html?cPath=160_195\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stamp kits<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature-watch.com\/animal-tracks-rubbing-plates-p-347.html?cPath=160_195\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">rubbing plates<\/a> are also good ways to get more\nhands-on with the tracks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No matter how you choose to present it, learning to find and identify animal tracks is a great educational activity that children can enjoy year-round!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature-watch.com\/animal-tracks-c-160_195.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Shop Animal Track Stamps, Products &amp; Activities<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nature Watch: Your Go-To Source for Animal Track Identification Kits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nature-watch.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Nature Watch<\/a> encourages children of all ages to get in touch with their natural surroundings! With activities that foster a love of the outdoors and environmental sciences that can be initiated indoors and out, educators trust Nature Watch to provide the most engaging crafts and accessories to make learning fun.\u00a0 <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nature-watch.com\/categories-c-142.html\" target=\"_blank\">Click here to see our full range of nature education materials, books, and other teaching tools.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature-watch.com\/themes-c-160.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nature-watch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CTA-Shop-Now-300x60.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57\" width=\"195\" height=\"39\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nature-watch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CTA-Shop-Now-300x60.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nature-watch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CTA-Shop-Now.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 195px) 100vw, 195px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you&#8217;re trying to teach wilderness survival techniques, or merely encouraging&nbsp;children to appreciate the natural &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature-watch.com\/blog\/2019\/02\/01\/animal-track-identification\/\" class=\"more-link\"><span class=\"more-button\">Continue Reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Keeping Track of Wildlife: Animal Track Identification in Soil and Snow<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":12,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[3,5,6,4],"class_list":["post-6","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-wildlife-animal-tracking","tag-animal-tracking","tag-animal-tracks","tag-paw-prints","tag-wildlife-tracking"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>5 Ways to Get Kids Interested in Animal Track Identification | Nature-Watch<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Tracking wildlife is a fun activity for all ages. 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