How Do You Hug a Porcupine? by Laurie Isop.
Opening Song Idea:
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/XU3A9BudyzERDsYG/
There are some rhymes and fingerplays here, both hedgehogs and porcupines. I think anything hedgehog could be adapted for porcupine. :)
Pattern: https://www.planerium.com/shop/coloring-pages/animals-coloring-pages/porcupine-outline-coloring-page-for-kids-educational-animal-activity/ (I reduced it down and put 4 to a page for felt board characters.)
This site has some activity ideas as well as a wide variety of coloring pages and images. Some are very simple images for toddlers, and others are more detailed for older preschoolers.
Short Video Clip of Real Porcupine:
https://www.reddit.com/r/aww/comments/ptq8fq/porcupine_wants_to_say_hello/
National Geographic for Kids Info about Porcupines:
Meet the Animals:
Porcupine Facts:
Baby Porcupines:
Real Porcupine Visits:
Contact a local zoo or nature center to see if they have any educational species that you can bring to your library or school. Currently, as of 8/16/2024, there isn't a known captive porcupine in the state of Kansas at least at Milford Nature Center, in the Kansas Dept. of Wildlife & Parks or any of the larger zoos across the state. Smaller zoos may have one, but you would have to call and check yours in your vicinity.
