5 links to share with your curious kids (week of 6/12/15)

by ParentCo. June 12, 2015

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Share awesome, fun links with your kids curated by Today Box. Today Box curates fun and educational facts, videos, photos and jokes for curious kids, parents and educators. View past Internet Field Trips here.
Week of June 12, 2015
 Scientists place a mirror in the jungle to see how different animals react to their reflections in this video posted to Today Box.  These plants explode to disperse their seeds. Enjoy this stunning footage from The Smithsonian.  Pat Vale takes sketching to new heights in this timelapse drawing of New York City.  This pulsating aurora shot in the sky over Iceland is mesmerizing.  Dance to the beat with this funny parrot. Pretty bird got some moves! View past Internet Field Trips here. View over 1,000 amazing kid-friendly posts on Today Box.


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