

When he sleeps, his tail wraps around him becoming his warm blanket.

In the rain, his tail acts as his umbrella.ĥ. When he runs along a tree limb, his tail helps him balance.Ĥ. When he swims (as some squirrels do), he can use his tail as a sail.ģ.

As a squirrel jumps from tree to tree, his tail acts as a parachute it also helps him land softly if he falls.Ģ. Here are some sample lessons from the Squirrels Lapbook:Ī tree squirrel’s tail has many functions!ġ. It is also handy to have Fun with Nature by Mel Boring (this is a FANTASTIC book to have for any nature lover).
