S-l-o-t-h F-u-n

We enjoyed learning about sloths this afternoon!

We read a good story and checked out some sloth facts while moving and breathing together!

There are three-toed and two-toed sloths.  All sloths have three claws on the hind legs.  The difference is in their forelimb claws.  Sloths should really be called three-fingered" or "two-fingered."  Three-toed sloths are diurnal, while two-toed ones are nocturnal.  We moved like the sun and moon for each!🌞🌜

 Both kinds of sloths are descendants of the giant ground sloth that became extinct 10,000 years ago.  This animal weighed several tons and was 12 feet tall!  We worked a pose to be giant like this sloth.  

Three-toed sloths do not have cone cells in their eyes and cannot detect color.  We moved like a rainbow for the colors they cannot see.🌈

Sloths move 6-8 feet per minute . . . do you know any other animals that move s-l-o-w-l-y?🐢

WARNING: This is a little gross . . .The fact that made us laugh the most is three-toed sloths come down from the trees to poo once a week (or month)!  The do a poo dance, dig a hole, and then lose 1/3 of their body's weight . . . that's a lot of poo??!!  Here's a "poo dancer" pose?!

 We rested with a progressive relaxation exercise:  squeeze toes and feet and r-e-l-a-x . . . squeeze your legs, bum, and tummy and r-e-l-a-x . . . squeeze your hands, arms and shoulders and r-e-l-a-x . . . squeeze your face and r-e-l-a-x . . .

#slothsaresuper #slothyogaisrelaxing