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Morning Starters: Spring 2 - Super Parents

Friday

Did You Know?

On the islands of Borneo and Sumatra, orangutan mothers care for their babies for up to eight years, making it the longest parent-child bond in the animal kingdom after humans. During this time, the young orangutans learn important skills like climbing, finding food, and building nests. This long period of learning helps them grow strong and prepares them to live on their own in the wild.
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Word Challenge

How many different words can you make from letters that appear in the word ‘orangutans’?

Example:

orangutans – rants

orangutans – grunts

Grammar Challenge

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Copy and complete the sentences below with the spoken words of the mother orangutan. 

“Keep up!” encouraged the gentle mother. “We are …

Number Challenge

What is the total population of orangutans?

Critical Thinking

If you had to design a jungle school for young orangutans, what lessons would you teach them?