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Best Ever Babysitter/Plant a Tree

Dinosaur Train incorporates children's enthusiasm for dinosaurs and trains while educating children in scientific thinking, natural history, and paleontology. The show encourages children to explore questions, observations and conclusions. <br/> <strong>Ages:</strong> 3-6<br/> <strong>Educational Goal:<\/strong> Science

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Best Ever Babysitter/Plant a Tree

Season 3 Episode 6 | 26m 10s | CC

Keira Chirostenotes babysits the Pteranodon kids while Mr. and Mrs. Pteranodon go out for dinner. Keira shows the kids that a dead log's decomposition provides food and shelter for many creatures. / Grandma and Grandpa show the Pteranodon kids how tall sycamore trees can grow. Then, Grandma and Grandpa help the kids plant sycamore saplings of their own.

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