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Dash’s Creekside Perch Hunt

Go outside with a grown-up and look for places near water, wet grass, or a drainage edge where a dragonfly could sit. Look for reeds, sticks, tall grass stems, fence wires, or branches that give a clear view of open air. Draw one perch Dash could use. Add water nearby, a tiny flying insect, and a safe route for Dash to fly without hitting branches or people. Think About It: Which kind of perch would help Dash see the most insects: one hidden low in grass or one above the creek edge? Grandma’s reminder: “Dash is not showing off. He is simply faster than the mosquito’s whole plan.”

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