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The Tiger Who Came to Tea
A beloved classic about an unexpected tiger visitor with a very large appetite.
International
Tiger Day
Learning Adventure
Celebrate one of the world's most magnificent big cats through books, creative writing, art, and family fun.
Curated by Laela
Roar with creativity!
๐ Quick Facts๐
July 29๐ Celebrated Worldwide
๐ฏ Started in 2010
Why We Celebrate
International Tiger Day raises awareness about protecting wild tigers and the habitats they call home.
Did You Know?
Every tiger has a unique stripe pattern, just like a fingerprint!
Adventure Highlights
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Write
Write a silly tiger limerick inspired by the jungle!
Discover More
Limericks are one of the funniest forms of poetry. Learn how to write your own!
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Play
Tiger Jungle Art
Create a tiger-inspired jungle art project using bright paints, leaves, and layered jungle shapes inspired by Henri Rousseau from Kathy’s Art Project Ideas.
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๐ Adventure Trails
๐ Open the World Explorer Map
Every adventure has another path to follow. Choose a trail and see where your curiosity leads!
Habitat Trail: Where Tigers Roam
Wild tigers still live across parts of Asia, from the forests of ๐ฎ๐ณ India and ๐ณ๐ต Nepal to the Russian Far East and the tropical island of Sumatra in ๐ฎ๐ฉ Indonesia. Their habitats include grasslands, forests, mangrove swamps, and even snowy regions.
Wonder Challenge:
Find ๐ฎ๐ณ India, ๐ณ๐ต Nepal, ๐ฎ๐ฉ Indonesia, and ๐ท๐บ Russia on a map. Which tiger habitat is most different from where you live?
Conservation Trail: Bringing Tigers Back
Wild tiger populations fell dramatically because of habitat loss and poaching, but conservation efforts are making a difference in some places. In ๐ณ๐ต Nepal, for example, the estimated wild tiger population has grown from 121 in 2010 to 429 in 2026.
Wonder Challenge:
What do you think a place needs in order for both wild tigers and nearby communities to thrive?
Science Trail: Built for the Wild
Tigers are powerful ambush hunters. Their striped coats help them blend into their surroundings, while strong jaws, sharp teeth, agile bodies, and excellent sight and hearing help them find and catch prey.
Wonder Challenge:
Look closely at a photograph of a tiger hiding in tall grass or forest plants. Which adaptation would you notice first, and which might be hardest for its prey to notice?
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๐ Share Your Spark!
Todayโs conversation:
If you could spend one day as any wild animal, which would you choose?
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My answer changes every week ๐ but today I’d definitely pick a red panda. They just look like they’re having the best time climbing trees!
I’d choose an elephant. I’ve always been fascinated by how intelligent and empathetic they are. Watching over a family herd for a day and communicating without words would be an incredible experience.
Keep Exploring
Where do tigers roam, and what helps them survive there? Celebrate International Tiger Day with creative writing, family fun, and Adventure Trails through Asian habitats, wildlife conservation, and tiger adaptations.