Subnivean

Today in Library Ms. Zbacnik taught us about a little known part of our winter environment.  It's the Subnivean or the layers and layers of earth and activity beneath the snow.  She talked to us about all of the things that could be happening under our feet.  It was amazing! 

She read us the book  Over and Under the Snow by Kate Messner.  The entire book was about all the activities that happen above the snow and all of the activities that are happening in the subnivean.  We had to look carefully at the illustrations to find out what animals do in the winter.  Ask your child about what they learned.  She showed us a really cool video clip about the red fox.  You can watch it here.  Thank you Ms. Zbacnik for introducing us to this book and concept!  We loved it!