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DIY

T-Shirt Cat Toys

Do you have old t-shirts that are ripped or stained? Instead of
throwing them out, try recycling them into easy-to-make cat toys.
All you need is an old t-shirt, a marker, and a pair of scissors!

1. Find an old t-shirt that you no longer wear. You can also
use different t-shirts for a multi-colored toy!
2. Find the bottom of the t-shirt and measure about two
inches up. This is where you will draw your line.
3. Carefully use your scissors to cut along the line you just drew.
Have a parent or guardian help you with this step.
4. You should now have a long piece of fabric. Cut it in half down the middle.
5. Stack the two long pieces of fabric together and tie a knot in the middle.
6. You can keep the ends long or cut them short. If you cut them short, you will
have extra fabric to create more - it’s up to you! You now have an (almost)
new cat toy!

Crossword: How do animals survive in the winter?

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2. _____ that do not migrate in the winter 2

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3. nstead of hibernating, mice ______ for food 3
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during the warmest part of the day.
5. _________ gather food such as acorns 4
in autumn to prepare for winter and share
their tree dens with others to stay warm.
6. ______ are cold-blooded animals
who are awake, but sluggish, during 5
the winter. This is called brumation.

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1. Bears and groundhogs are some animals who

_________ , or become inactive,
in the wintertime.
4. Geese ______ , or fly to warmer

climates, to avoid cold weather. WORD BANK CREATED BY PUZZLEMAKER AT DISCOVERYEDUCATION.COM
7. Some deer _____ to winter Adapt Hibernate

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hair that helps them stay warm. Birds
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