January 26th

By Mutt Mulligan

TurfMutt helps kids learn, even on snow days

Many areas of the country are blanketed in snow, which means kids are out of school and likely going stir crazy. But never fear, parents! TurfMutt is here to save the day.

As you know, TurfMutt and the Outdoor Powers teach kids and families backyard science. But even on days when your kids are stuck inside they can learn from TurfMutt. Here are just a few of the resources that are available at TurfMutt.com, thanks to our partnership with Scholastic.

• Cutout Story Maker
  Parents or kids can use scissors to cut out the characters and then illustrate a story about how TurfMutt and the Outdoor Powers can save the planet one yard at a time from the Environmental Villains.
• Digital Storybooks
  Click here to read a story about TurfMutt’s mission to the West Coast to help families affected by the drought. Or, go here to read how TurfMutt and the Outdoor Powers work together to save the planet.
• Activity Sheets
  The TurfMutt activity sheets are not only fun, they’re also educational! It’s Alive helps children learn to distinguish between living and non-living landscapes. Grow, Grass, Grow teaches kids about the lifecycle and stages of grass growth. Battling Extreme Weather is all about the trouble that TurfMutt’s enemies Heat Freak, Dr. Runoff, Carbon Creep and Dust Demon are stirring up, and how the Outdoor Powers save the day.
• Story Tool
  Click here to get your kids started creating their own story starring TurfMutt and the Outdoor Powers.

Visit the TurfMutt website to learn more.