What Do Snails Do During the Winter?

“Oh hello Sandy,” replied Chippy. “It is a very fine day indeed, but I cannot take a walk with you today because I am busy collecting seeds and nuts so that I have something to eat during the winter. I am also making my nest so that I have a place to sleep when it gets really cold outside.” Sandy stopped and thought for a moment. “Chippy, should I be gathering food and making a nest for when winter comes?” By the time Sandy asked the question though, Chippy had disappeared into a nearby tree. What do snails do to get ready for winter?

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Do you think that Sandy needs to start collecting food for the winter? Where would she store it?

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"Oh hello Sandy," replied Chippy. "It is a very fine day indeed, but I cannot take a walk with you today because I am busy collecting seeds and nuts so that I have something to eat during the winter. I am also making my nest so that I have a place to sleep when it gets really cold outside." Sandy stopped and thought for a moment. "Chippy, should I be gathering food and making a next for when winter comes?" By the time Sandy asked the question though, Chippy had disappeared into a nearby tree. What do snails do to get ready for winter?

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Have you ever picked strawberries or raspberries during the summer? Did you ever pick enough of that fruit to last you all through the summer?

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