Our new words are gecko, shrew, toad, and aardvark. Help your child learn the words. The words come from the book Bugs for Lunch. Watch the video with your child and help your child listen for the new words.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSaGGinPsWA

Look at the pictures with your child and see if they know the name of each animal.

Gecko

A gecko is a small lizard with soft skin.

Shrew

A shrew is a small mouse-like animal.

Toad

A toad is similar to a frog, but it is often brown and has large bumps on its skin.

Aardvark

An aardvark is a medium-sized animal from Africa. It has a long, pig-like snout.