A Hands-On STEM Class for Curious Kids
Friday, December 12th
🕐 Session 1: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
🌙 Session 2: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Join us for an exciting STEM class at Frog Family Reptile & Amphibians where kids dive into the science behind shedding, why snakes shed, and how it keeps them healthy!
This class is packed with hands-on learning, real animals, and cool take-home material.
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🧪 WHAT WE’RE LEARNING
🐍 1. Snake Skin Anatomy 101
Kids learn how snake scales work, why they shed, and what shedding tells us about growth and health.
📘 2. The Shedding Cycle Diagram
We’ll walk through the full cycle:
• Blue phase
• Dull phase
• Pre-shed behaviors
• Full shed
• Post-shed shine
✏️ 3. Worksheet Activity: Label the Shed Cycle
Kids will fill out a real educational worksheet mapping out each stage.
🐍 4. REAL Snake Handling & Observation
Students get hands-on with non-venomous, kid-friendly snake species while learning how to safely and respectfully handle them.
🧤 5. Shed Stretch & Texture Exploration
Kids get to examine REAL shed pieces up close — stretch them, feel the texture, and compare different species.
🍽️ 6. Live Feeding OR Enrichment Demo
Depending on the snake’s schedule, kids will observe either a feeding demo or watch enrichment behaviors (always age-appropriate and supervised).
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🌟 PERFECT FOR:
✔ Homeschoolers
✔ Hands-on learners
✔ Aspiring Junior zoologist
✔ Any kid fascinated by snakes!
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📍 Frog Family Reptile & Amphibians – Springfield, MO
📅 Friday, December 12th
🕐 1–2 PM & 6–7 PM
$20 per child
$8 per adult
💬 Comment “STEM” for sign-up info!
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