This video is answering the question of how many quills does a hedgehog have.
Tips for Parents
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Here's how to talk to your child about it
Hedgehogs have between 5000 and 7000 quills, which fall out and grow back each year.
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Some activities you can do with your child now
- Have a counting activity with your child. Count how many quills they can find on a toy hedgehog. - Create a craft activity where your child can make their own hedgehog with quills using paper and straws. - Read a book about hedgehogs and discuss the interesting facts mentioned in the video. - Play a memory game with your child, asking them to remember the range of quills a hedgehog has (5000-7000).
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Pretend play with your child
GAME: "Quill Count Challenge" INSTRUCTIONS: As a parent, you can play the "Quill Count Challenge" with your child. Together, guess how many quills a hedgehog has. Then, take turns counting out loud from 1 to the guessed number. The parent can help the child stay on track. Have fun counting quills like a hedgehog!
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1 take away from the video for your child
"Even when things fall apart, we can always find a way to grow and become even stronger."