My favorite science lessons are those you can experience in your own backyard! I almost stepped on this slug that was slipping its way across my deck. Do you see its slime trail?

How do slugs differ from snails? (Click here for a previous post about snails.) Are gardeners a fan of slugs? Click here to view full screen.

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I was surprised to discover many stories with slug characters! Introduce poetry or letter writing with Slugs in Love. How to Teach a Slug to Read is another book in the series. Click here to view full screen.

The following two stories could be used to promote social emotional goals. Practice sequencing as well as identifying descriptive words and dialogue with Slug Needs a Hug. What a fun story to dramatize too! Click here to watch full screen.

How many ways does slug try to solve its problems? (Are Norman’s eyes in the correct place?) Click here to view full screen.

Observe slugs outside or bring one inside to investigate for a short time before you release it. Task your children with drawing or painting a garden setting. Draw and then cut out slugs to place in the picture. Create a story for your slug character. What is its problem or conflict and how is it resolved?

Studying slugs is the perfect opportunity to make slime!

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