Tracks in the Snow
The fresh white blanket of snow is just waiting for you to explore it. As soon as the first snowflakes fall, run outside to play in the snow. If you look closely, you can discover many tracks in the snow. Animals have left their own footprints. Follow the animal tracks and find out which animals walked through the snow at night or early in the morning. So get outside and discover animal tracks in the snow together!
What you'll need
- Notebook and pencil ✏️
How it works
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Foxes, rabbits, wild boars, squirrels, and many other animals leave footprints in the snow. Keep an eye out for animal tracks. Try to read the tracks. Which direction did the animals go? Were they fleeing or searching for food?
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Find and interpret squirrel tracks. Measure the size of the tracks and write it down. The size varies depending on the type of squirrel. You can also find a stick and draw your own tracks in the snow.
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Learn about the patterns and movement paths of the fox. The fox creates a straight trail. A special track pattern is called "stringing". Individual paw prints are lined up like a chain.
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Are there wild boars living in your forest? If you're lucky, you might find wild boar tracks in the snow. Look out for the typical hoof prints.
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Were deer and stags looking for food in the evening or early morning? Keep your eyes open! Do you spot hoof prints? With a little practice, you can soon read many tracks in the forest.
What kids learn from this
- Empathy & understanding of nature
- Connection to nature & environmental awareness
