Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
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In this bug-tastic episode of A WonderGrove For Birds, Brooke explores the incredible world of insects! These tiny creatures play a big role in keeping our ecosystems healthy—pollinating plants, recycling nutrients, and providing food for birds and other animals. But did you know insect populations are shrinking? Learn how you can help by planting native plants, creating habitats, and avoiding pesticides. Join Brooke in her Homegrown National Park and discover how to make your backyard a haven for insects, birds, and all of nature!
This environmental science lesson was inspired by Nature’s Best Hope, Young Readers’ Edition (amazon.com/Natures-Best-Hope-Young-Readers/dp/1643262149) by Douglas W. Tallamy. He is the co-founder of Homegrown National Park® (homegrownnationalpark.org ).
This series was created by Terry Thoren, the former CEO of Klasky Csupo, Inc., the company that created The Wild Thornberrys. Mr. Thoren has a lifelong passion for birds, inspired by nine glorious years as a child making weekend visits to the beautiful 220-acre Sapsucker Woods Sanctuary at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology in Ithaca, NY.
The Cornell Lab of Ornithology created 7 Simple Actions to Help Birds. This video was inspired by their action to Protect Our Planet from Plastic. The other six simple actions include Make Windows Safer, Keep Cats Indoors, Reduce Lawn, Plant Natives, Avoid Pesticides, Drink Shade-Grown Coffee, and Watch Birds—Share What You See.
The Cornell Lab of Ornithology works tirelessly on behalf of birds every day of the year. Their mission is to interpret and conserve the Earth’s biological diversity through research, education, and citizen science focused on birds and nature. We recommend that you visit their website and explore the wonderful learning opportunities they have for children. https://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/
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Join the WonderGrove kids as they teach and learn in fun, story-driven lessons at home and in school at: wondergrovelearn.net
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WonderGrove S.O.A.R. meets the needs of students with exceptionalities with high-interest animations and adapted extension lessons for developmental ages 2-10: wondergrovesoar.com
To see these characters teach the Habits of Mind, 16 critical thinking and problem-solving skills, for grades K-6 check out: habitsofmindkids.com
For more bird science videos, visit our website: wondergrovelearn.net/birds
In this bug-tastic episode of A WonderGrove For Birds, Brooke explores the incredible world of insects! These tiny creatures play a big role in keeping our ecosystems healthy—pollinating plants, recycling nutrients, and providing food for birds and other animals. But did you know insect populations are shrinking? Learn how you can help by planting native plants, creating habitats, and avoiding pesticides. Join Brooke in her Homegrown National Park and discover how to make your backyard a haven for insects, birds, and all of nature!
This environmental science lesson was inspired by Nature’s Best Hope, Young Readers’ Edition (amazon.com/Natures-Best-Hope-Young-Readers/dp/1643262149) by Douglas W. Tallamy. He is the co-founder of Homegrown National Park® (homegrownnationalpark.org ).
This series was created by Terry Thoren, the former CEO of Klasky Csupo, Inc., the company that created The Wild Thornberrys. Mr. Thoren has a lifelong passion for birds, inspired by nine glorious years as a child making weekend visits to the beautiful 220-acre Sapsucker Woods Sanctuary at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology in Ithaca, NY.
The Cornell Lab of Ornithology created 7 Simple Actions to Help Birds. This video was inspired by their action to Protect Our Planet from Plastic. The other six simple actions include Make Windows Safer, Keep Cats Indoors, Reduce Lawn, Plant Natives, Avoid Pesticides, Drink Shade-Grown Coffee, and Watch Birds—Share What You See.
The Cornell Lab of Ornithology works tirelessly on behalf of birds every day of the year. Their mission is to interpret and conserve the Earth’s biological diversity through research, education, and citizen science focused on birds and nature. We recommend that you visit their website and explore the wonderful learning opportunities they have for children. https://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/
SUBSCRIBE for more original WonderGrove stories: youtube.com/user/WonderGroveKids
We can teach students to make their own bird animations with Wonder Media Story Maker®: wondermediastorymaker.com
Click here for more learning resources from k12.com
Click here for more of Wonder Media’s resources that help teachers transition their students into appropriate classroom behavior: wondergrovesocialskills.com
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Don't forget to like, share, and follow us online!
pinterest.com/wondergrovekids / facebook.com/wondergrovesocialskills / instagram.com/wondergrovesocialskills
—————————————————
WonderGrove goes beyond academic basics to support crucial skills, in areas such as: • School Readiness • Social-Emotional Learning • Life and Social Skills • Health and Nutrition • Safety • Fitness • Creative Play
—————————————————
Join the WonderGrove kids as they teach and learn in fun, story-driven lessons at home and in school at: wondergrovelearn.net
Learn more about bringing all 250+ WonderGrove Social Skills videos and 2000+ extension lessons to your classroom or home at: wondergrovesocialskills.com
WonderGrove S.O.A.R. meets the needs of students with exceptionalities with high-interest animations and adapted extension lessons for developmental ages 2-10: wondergrovesoar.com
To see these characters teach the Habits of Mind, 16 critical thinking and problem-solving skills, for grades K-6 check out: habitsofmindkids.com
