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Underground Zoo(Materials: Plastic two-liter bottle, sand, dirt, worms) — Even though you might not have real naked mole rats on hand, you can create a little underground zoo with your child at home after a quick visit to a garden supply store. Cut the top off of a clear two-liter soda bottle. Let your child add alternating layers of sand and dirt. Add the worms on top, along with a little water to keep the soil moist. The worms will get right to work and start digging! You can make them feel safer by covering the outside of the bottle in dark construction paper, since worms are used to darkness. After a few days, you can observe the worms digging intricate paths around the bottle. Draw and journal your observations with your child.

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Chocolate Dirt Pots– Sometimes, we just need a sweet treat! Dirt Pots are a classic kid snack, and they are certainly appropriate for the day’s lesson with Naked Mole Rat. Make a batch of chocolate pudding and scoop into clear plastic cups. Crush a bag of dark chocolate cookies (Oreos are classic, but you can find healthier options in the natural foods section of your store). Sprinkle the cookie “dirt” on top of the pudding cups. Finally, add a gummy worm or two sticking out of the dirt cup!