Wonder Time: A Story About Nocturnal Animals That Wake at Night

There’s a whole world of animals waking up after the sun goes down. For toddlers and preschoolers, that idea can feel pretty fascinating.

As Leo and Ella head home at the end of the day, they spot an owl, a bat, and a raccoon, and discover what it means to be nocturnal. Along the way, they learn how nighttime animals use their senses to move, find food, and explore after dark.

This episode helps toddlers and preschoolers:

• Understand that nocturnal animals are awake mostly at night and often rest during the day
• Discover nighttime animals like owls, bats, raccoons, moths, and lightning bugs
• Learn how sight, hearing, and smell help animals navigate and find food after dark
• Explore the early science concept of echolocation and how many bats use sound to understand what is around them
• Compare familiar routines like bedtime and breakfast with the very different schedules of nocturnal animals

Wonder Time episodes are short stories that invite kids to notice, wonder, and explore the world.

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