Dadly Ninja: September 2011

Sunday, September 18, 2011

Bugs - caterpillar

We purchased a bushel of corn from a shack near a farm. As advertised, the organically-grown pesticide-free corn really had bugs in them. One of these bugs was a really plump green caterpillar, and we decided to save it.

It was a great opportunity for the boys to learn about these critters, and Wikipedia is an excellent place to start. We learned that caterpillars have about 4,000 muscles (humans have 629) with 248 muscles in the head segment alone!

We prepared a jar with some extra food, including corn silk and husks. Now, we're watching and waiting...

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This blog is dedicated to dads looking for activities to do TOGETHER with their sons... well, because I only have boys.

I've learned a few key things over the years:

(1) The most important part of any activity is spending time with the kids, not just physically, but mentally & emotionally. They KNOW when your mind is focused on something else, like work.

(2) A little of bit of planning really helps make the experience fun and memorable, especially if you tune the activities to the uniqueness of your child.

(3) Don't take yourself or any of your plans too seriously. With a blog named "dadly ninja", you can be assured that I don't. Being totally flexible to whatever happens or changes often turns out to be totally awesome.