Family Friendly Boston – How to Have a Fantastic Camping Trip With Kids When You Don’t Have Gear (Shawme-Crowell State Forest)

I grew up in a family that loved camping and all things outdoors… and I married a man who hates anything that could be considered remotely dirty.  With that said camping has not been very high on his list of priorities but it’s something I’ve really been wanting to do and really wanted to take our son to do.

How to Have a Fantastic Camping Trip With Kids When You Don

As another summer season was nearing it’s closed I realized that another year was going to pass without us getting out and really enjoying nature the way I did growing up, and felt disappointed about the loss and I also realized if I wanted this to happen I was going to have to make it happen.

getting into locked yurt

I wanted to go camping, but since my husband is not an outdoors man we have zero camping gear.  So I figured camping was out of the questions and I started looking around the different Massachusetts state parks to at least try to find a place were we could have a fire and make some s’mores.

As I was searching I came across the “Yurt” and all of the sudden my dream of taking our young son camping while being 8 months pregnant became a possibility.  I was thrilled, and ended up booking a Yurt at the Shawme-Crowell State forest, thinking that we could go spend a night there, then drive down Cape Cod and enjoy a day at the beach the following day.  It sounded like the perfect short trip for our little family.

Inside of yurt - Shawme-Crowell

Things to Note:

1. Yurts are a great way to camp for families without camping gear
Yurts, if you haven’t hear of them before are round, canvas/wood covered structures.  The ones at Shawme-Crowell had cement floors, locking doors, a wooden table and beds with mattress.  Which meant as far as camping gear went the only thing I needed to bring was blankets and pillows to cover the mattress.  Perfect!  That also meant I didn’t need to have or set up a tent and we could pretty much get to the camp ground a be ready to go.

Each yurt at Shawme-Crowell also had a water sprout by it, a cooking grill and a fire pit.  You can choose if you wanted a 4 or 6 person Yurt.  

Out side of yurt with fire pit - Shawme-Crowell State Forest

2. Firewood
Don’t bring firewood with you camping.  If you want a camp fire you will have to buy the firewood from the camp ground.  Apparently there have been lots of problems/fears about bugs being brought in with outside wood so they don’t allow any.  We bought six logs for $5.

3. Yurt Rental
You have to rent a yurt for at least two nights (which was a bummer for us because we only wanted to stay for one, but we still had to book it for two)  and you can choose the size you want for your family between a 4 or 6 person yurt.  The price was around $55/night.

4. Amenities
Yurts have a water spout, cooking grill and fire pit right next to each one.  There is also power in yurts including lights and outlets to plug in whatever you need. If you walk down the road a little bit there is a bathroom with flushing toilets and showers.

Out side of yurt with fire pit - Shawme-Crowell State Forest

Summary and Stars: ★★★★★

Five stars.  We had a fantastic time camping here.  Staying in yurt made it so easy and even my outdoor hating husband admitted that it was fun and worth the memories.  If your looking into planning a camping trip with kids I would highly suggest this as a painless way to go enjoy the outdoors without the headache of hauling around and setting up tons of gear.

Have you been here before?  If so I’d love to know more about your experience and any tips or tricks you have in the comments section below. 

Shawme-Crowell State Forest
42 Main Street
Sandwich, MA 02563

Phone: 508 888-0351
State Forest Website: http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dcr/massparks/region-south/shawme-crowell-state-forest.html 

Website for booking a yurt: http://www.reserveamerica.com/camping/shawme-crowell-state-forest/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=MA&parkId=32621

Shawme-Crowell State Forest

Big List of 35 Objects that Start with the Letter Y

Big list of things that start with letter Y
A group of my friends started doing something we are calling Toddler Time and each week we choose a letter to focus on.  I realized that finding objects that start with the letter of the week can be a challenge and I thought it might be helpful to have a long list of “Y” letter objects them on hand.  If I’ve missed something drop me a note in the comments, I would be thrilled to add even more letter “Y” objects.
  1. Yacht: A large, luxurious boat designed for recreational or leisure activities on water.
  2. Yachting shoes: Specialized footwear designed for boating activities, typically characterized by a non-slip rubber sole.
  3. Yachtsman: An individual who owns, sails, or operates a yacht.
  4. Yahtzee: A dice game in which players try to score combinations on a scorecard.
  5. Yak: A large domesticated wild ox with shaggy hair, humped shoulders, and large horns, typically found in the Central Asian region.
  6. Yam: A starchy edible root, similar to the potato and sweet potato, often used in cooking and baking.
  7. Yankee: A term referencing a native or inhabitant of the northern US, often specifically New England or the Union states during the American Civil War.
  8. Yard: A unit of linear measure equal to 3 feet or 36 inches in length.
  9. Yard Stick: A rod measuring exactly one yard in length, often used for measuring items in yards.
  10. Yarn: A long, continuous strand of interlocked fibers, typically produced from wool or cotton, used in knitting or weaving.
  11. Year: A period of time consisting of 365 days, or 366 in a leap year, representing the time taken by Earth to orbit the sun.
  12. Yearbook: A book published annually, recording the events, statistics, and details of the past year at a specific institution or organization.
  13. Yeast: A type of fungus that is used in baking and brewing for its ability to ferment sugars, producing carbon dioxide and alcohol.
  14. Yellow: A primary color that is reminiscent of the sun or gold.
  15. Yellow Cake: A type of uranium concentrate powder obtained from leach solutions, used in preparation of fuel for nuclear reactors.
  16. Yellowjacket: A type of wasp with yellow and black striping, known for its aggressive behavior.
  17. Yellowstone National Park: A national park located primarily in the U.S. state of Wyoming, famous for its wildlife and geothermal features.
  18. Yeti: A mythical creature often depicted as a large, hairy, bipedal humanoid, supposedly found in the Himalayas.
  19. Yew tree: A type of evergreen tree, native to western, central and southern Europe, known for its bright red berries.
  20. Yo-yo: A toy consisting of a pair of joined discs with a deep groove between them in which string is attached and wound, can be made to go up and down by holding the end of the string.
  21. Yodeler: A person who sings or calls in a yodeling manner.
  22. Yoga: A practice of mind and body disciplines originating from ancient India, often involving posture, breathing techniques, and meditation.
  23. Yogurt: A food product produced by bacterial fermentation of milk, often eaten plain or used as a base for various dishes.
  24. Yogurt parfait: A dessert typically made by layering yogurt with granola and fruits, often served in a tall, clear glass to display the layers.
  25. Yoke: A bar or frame used to join two animals, like oxen, together to enable them to pull a plough or cart.
  26. Yolk: The yellow part of an egg, rich in protein and fat, that feeds the developing embryo in an egg.
  27. Yoohoo: A popular brand of chocolate drink in the United States.
  28. York peppermint patty: A chocolate-covered peppermint candy bar produced by the Hershey Company.
  29. Yorkie (dog breed): A small dog breed of terrier type, officially known as Yorkshire Terrier, often kept as pets.
  30. Ytterbium: A soft, malleable silvery metallic element, often used in lasers and certain types of steel.
  31. Yucca: A genus of perennial shrubs and trees in the family Asparagaceae, notable for their clusters of white flowers.
  32. Yukata: A casual summer kimono usually made of cotton or synthetic fabric, worn in Japan at outdoor summer events.
  33. Yukon Gold potato: A variety of potato known for its smooth skin and yellow-tinged flesh.
  34. Yule Log: A large log burned in the hearth as part of traditional Yule or Christmas celebrations in several European cultures.
  35. Yurt: A circular tent constructed with a wooden frame and covered in skins or felt, used as a dwelling by nomadic groups in Central Asia.

 

Can you think of any other letter “Y” words?  If so please comment and let me know, I’d love to get them added to the list.

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Toddler Letters – “R” is for “Rainbow”

Letter R Craft - Toddler/Preshooler letter of the week craft R is for Rainbow with related craft, tracing sheets and fruits/vegetables.

Toddler/Preshooler letter of the week craft R is for Rainbow with related craft, tracing sheets and fruits/vegetables.

Supplies Needed:

  • Colored Craft Paper
  • Letter “R” Cutout
  • Paint (I used watercolors)
  • Paint Brush
  • Glue
  • Markers

Set Up:

We took our letter “R” cutout and proceeded to paint it with our watercolors.  As much as I encouraged my son to experiment with colors like blue and red he couldn’t help himself but to go for the black and brown paint.  Ha.  So his rainbow ended up being… not very rainbow like, but he had a blast painting it.  We let them dry then pressed them between two books for a little bit so they would lay flat before gluing them down.

When we finished we talked about different colors and where we can find them (ie apples can be red, green or yellow, grapes can be red and green, watermelon is red/white/green)

Toddler/Preshooler letter of the week craft R is for Rainbow with related craft, tracing sheets and fruits/vegetables.

Tracing Letters:

Have you made this craft?  What was your experience like and do you have an suggestions to make it better?  I’d love to hear about them in the comments section below.

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Touring Boston – What to Know About Visiting the Franklin Park Zoo

First thing to know is that if you live in Boston/Cambridge and you have a library pass you can get discount tickets to the zoo, you just have to go to the library and ask for them.

What to Know About Visiting the Franklin Park Zoo

Unfortunately the “T” doesn’t get super close to the Franklin Park Zoo so if you don’t have a car you’ll have to take a bus, and for us it was a bit of a hike.  We got there on a summer day where the weather was in the 90 degree range and I realized that zoos everywhere are pretty much the same. You do a lot of walking in heat to see lazy animals hiding out in the shade.  Going into it with that mentality here are my thoughts about Franklin Park Zoo.

Franklin Park Zoo giraffe

1) Price
Fairly expensive.  Adult ticks are about $20, children 2-12 are $13, 2 and under are free.  If you have a library pass I think the adult tickets are lowed to about $12/person.

2) Stroller Access
Yes! Lots of it and lots of walking!  If you have children who will still fit in a stroller and you want to see most of the park I would suggest bringing it along.

3) Size of Zoo and Variety of Animals
Honestly I thought this zoo was surprisingly small.  I just looked up the website to double check but the animals total in at 46 different species, many of which share enclosures.  I guess it sounds like quite a few, but you can tour the whole park fairly easily in an hour or two.

Franklin Park Zoo playground

4) Playground
One of the best things about this zoo was that they have an awesome and huge playground in the middle of it.  After seeing about ten animals my two year old son was bored with the animals but he was super interested in the playground, I think he could have played there happily for hours.

Summary & Stars ★★★☆☆

Three Stars. Franklin Park Zoo is fairly difficult to get to by public transportation.  The zoo itself is quite small compared to other zoos I’ve visited (Hogle Zoo – Utah, San Diego Zoo – California) but was really manageable for a toddler.   The playground was amazing and if your children get tired of animals it’s a great place to kick back and let them run around in an enclosed area.

Have you been here before?  If so I’d love to know more about your experience and any tips or tricks you have in the comments section below. 

Franklin Park Zoo
1 Franklin Park Rd.
Boston, MA 02121

Franklin Park Zoo

Phone: 617-541-5466
Website: http://www.zoonewengland.org/franklin-park-zoo 

Winter Hours(October 1- March 31) 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. daily

Summer Hours(April 1 – September 30) 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. weekdays
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. weekends and major holidays 

Toddler A-Z – 170 Objects That Start with the Letter “W”

Big list of things that start with letter W
A group of my friends started doing something we are calling Toddler Time and each week we choose a letter to focus on.  I realized that finding objects that start with the letter of the week can be a challenge and I thought it might be helpful to have a long list of “W” letter objects them on hand.  If I’ve missed something drop me a note in the comments, I would be thrilled to add even more letter “W” objects.

List of 170 Things that start with Letter W

  1. Waders: Protective waterproof boots typically worn by fishers that extend from the feet to the chest.
  2. Wafer: A thin, crisp sweet or savory food.
  3. Waffle Iron: A cooking appliance used to make waffles.
  4. Waffles: A dish made from leavened batter cooked between two plates to give a characteristic size, shape, and surface impression.
  5. Wagon: A vehicle with four wheels used for transporting goods or passengers.
  6. Wagon Train: A group of wagons traveling together, typically in conjunction with pioneers or settlers.
  7. Wagon Wheel: A large circular disc that rotates on an axle and is part of a machine, primarily a wagon.
  8. Wagtail: A small songbird with a long tail that it wags up and down.
  9. Wainscot: A material used as the lower half of the walls in a room, separate from the upper wall.
  10. Wainscoting: Wooden paneling that lines the lower part of the walls of a room.
  11. Wainwright: A craftsman who specializes in making and repairing wagons and carts.
  12. Waist: The part of the human body below the ribs and above the hips.
  13. Waiter: A person who takes orders and serves customers in a restaurant or cafe.
  14. Waitress: A female waiter who serves food or drinks to customers in a restaurant or cafe.
  15. Wakeboard: A short, wide board for riding on water, pulled by a motorboat.
  16. Walker: A frame used by disabled or infirm people for support while moving.
  17. Walkie-Talkie: A portable two-way radio communication device.
  18. Walkman: A portable audio cassette player with lightweight headphones.
  19. Wall: A continuous structure that encloses, divides or protects an area.
  20. Wallaby: A small or mid-sized macropod native to Australia and New Guinea.
  21. Wallet: A pocket-sized flat folding case for holding money and plastic cards.
  22. Walleye: A freshwater fish native to most of Canada and the Northern United States.
  23. Wallpaper: Material used to cover and decorate the interior walls of homes, offices, and other buildings.
  24. Walnut: The nut of any tree of the genus Juglans, particularly the Persian or English walnut, Juglans regia.
  25. Walrus: A large arctic marine mammal with flippers, a broad head, short muzzle, small eyes, tusks and whiskers.
  26. Wand: A thin stick or rod, typically used for magical or ceremonial purposes.
  27. Warbler: A type of small singing bird, usually of the songbird subfamily Sylviidae.
  28. Ward: A division or district of a city or town, for electoral or administrative purposes.
  29. Warship: A naval ship equipped for warfare, primarily of a military nature.
  30. Wart: A small, hard, benign growth on the skin caused by a virus.
  31. Warthog: A wild hog of African savannah, known for its large tusks.
  32. Wasabi: A pungent green condiment made from the stem of a plant of the cabbage family, typically used in Japanese cooking.
  33. Washboard: A board with a corrugated surface against which laundry may be rubbed.
  34. Washcloths: A small cloth used for washing the face and body.
  35. Washerwoman: A woman who takes in laundry, washing it for pay.
  36. Washing Machine: A home appliance used to wash laundry.
  37. Wasp: An insect of the order Hymenoptera, known for its sting and slender body.
  38. Waste: Material or objects discarded as useless or unwanted.
  39. Waste Basket: A container for disposing of waste, typically used inside buildings.
  40. Watch: A small timepiece worn typically on a strap on one’s wrist.
  41. Watchdog: A dog kept to guard your home, or a person or organization responsible for making sure that companies act honestly and fairly.
  42. Watchtower: A high tower with a view, used for the purpose of observation.
  43. Water: A transparent, odorless, tasteless liquid that forms the seas, lakes, rivers, and rain and is the basis of the fluids of living organisms.
  44. Water Buffalo: A large bovid originating in South Asia, Southeast Asia, and China.
  45. Water Gun: A toy gun that squirts water.
  46. Water Lily: Aquatic plants with floating leaves and beautiful, often fragrant flowers.
  47. Water Polo: A team sport played in water where the aim is to throw a ball into the opponent’s goal.
  48. Water Ski: A recreational device designed to allow an individual to be pulled across water.
  49. Water Snake: A type of non-venomous snake that primarily lives in water.
  50. Waterbed: A type of mattress filled with water to provide support and comfort.
  51. Watercolors: A painting medium where pigments are suspended in a water-based solution.
  52. Watercourse: A natural or artificial channel through which water flows.
  53. Watercress: A semi-aquatic perennial plant often used in salads and sandwiches for its peppery flavor.
  54. Waterfall: A natural flow of water dropping vertically from a height, often seen over a cliff or steep rock face.
  55. Waterfowl: Birds that are typically found in places with water, like ducks and swans.
  56. Watermelon: A large, sweet fruit with a hard green rind and red or yellow flesh.
  57. Waterspout: A tornado that occurs over a body of water.
  58. Waterwheel: A machine that utilizes the energy of flowing or falling water to provide power.
  59. Wave: A physical disturbance that travels through a medium, such as sound through air or ripples in water.
  60. Wax: A flammable, carbon-containing solid that becomes liquid when heated above room temperatures.
  61. Weasel: A small, slender carnivorous mammal known for its quick and agile movements.
  62. Weathervane: A device showing the direction of the wind, typically mounted on a building.
  63. Weaver: An artisan who creates fabric by interlacing threads or yarns.
  64. Web: A complex network or interconnected system.
  65. Webbed Foot: A type of foot found in aquatic or semi-aquatic animals, where skin connects the toes to aid in swimming.
  66. Wedding Cake: A traditional cake served at wedding receptions following dinner.
  67. Wedding Chapel: A building or room where weddings are conducted.
  68. Wedding Gown: A dress worn by the bride during a wedding ceremony.
  69. Wedding Ring: A band traditionally worn by married individuals to signify marital commitment.
  70. Wedge: A piece of a material, like metal or wood, thick at one end and tapering to a thin edge at the other, used to separate two objects or portions of an object.
  71. Weed: An unwanted plant growing wild, especially one that grows on cultivated ground to the exclusion or injury of the desired crop.
  72. Week: A unit of time equivalent to seven days.
  73. Weenie: Slang term for a hot dog or a frankfurter.
  74. Weevil: A small herbivorous beetle with a prolonged snout, the larvae of which are often pests in crops, stored food, and trees.
  75. Weight: A measurement of the heaviness of an object.
  76. Weimaraner: A large dog breed originally bred for hunting.
  77. Weir: A low dam built across a river to raise the level of water upstream or regulate its flow.
  78. Welder: A person who joins metal pieces together by heating the surfaces to the point of melting using a blowtorch, electric arc, or other means, and uniting them by pressing, hammering, etc.
  79. Welterweight: A weight class in combat sports.
  80. Westfalia: A model of camper van produced by the German company Volkswagen.
  81. Westie: A small, white terrier breed of dog originally from Scotland.
  82. Wet Suit: A garment, usually made of neoprene, which provides thermal insulation, abrasion resistance and buoyancy for water activities.
  83. Wet Wipes: Small, folded, and often individually wrapped pieces of paper or cloth soaked in a solution for cleaning purposes.
  84. Wetland: Land consisting of marshes or swamps, saturated with water.
  85. Wetsuit: A close-fitting suit made of material designed to trap a thin layer of water against the body, keeping the wearer warm in cold water.
  86. Wey: A historical term for a specific weight measure, particularly for bulk goods like wheat.
  87. Whale: A large, marine mammal known for their size, intelligence, and intricate songs.
  88. Wharf: A structure built parallel to the edge of a waterway for docking ships.
  89. Wheat: A grain crop that is one of the most widely cultivated and consumed in the world.
  90. Wheatear: A small, migratory bird noted for their characteristic white or pale ‘rump’ marking.
  91. Wheatgrass: A type of food made from the young shoots of the wheat plant, often used in juices and health supplements.
  92. Wheel: A circular object that rotates around an axis, allowing easier movement of objects.
  93. Wheelchair: A piece of equipment with wheels, used for the mobility of people who cannot walk or find difficulty in walking.
  94. Wheelbarrow: A simple vehicle often used in gardening and construction to transport heavy loads.
  95. Whetstone: A stone used for sharpening blades and other tools.
  96. Whipped Cream: A dairy product often used as a topping, made by beating heavy cream until it is light and fluffy.
  97. Whippet: A breed of dog characterized by its slender build and exceptional speed and agility.
  98. Whirligigs: Wind-powered toys or objects that spin or whirl.
  99. Whirlpool: A rapidly spinning body of water produced by opposing currents or a powerful underwater disturbance.
  100. Whirlwind: A column of air moving rapidly around and around in a cylindrical or funnel shape.
  101. Whisker: A long, stiff hair growing from the face or body of many mammals.
  102. Whistle: A tool that produces sound from a stream of gas, most typically air.
  103. White: The color produced by reflecting all visible light without absorption.
  104. White Chocolate: A type of chocolate made from cocoa butter, sugar, and milk solids.
  105. White Head: A type of acne marked by a white tip caused by the accumulation of sebum and dead skin cells.
  106. Whitebait: A collective term for the immature fry of fish, typically used in cooking.
  107. Whiteboard: A smooth, shiny surface where one can write with special markers and easily erase.
  108. Whitecap: A wave with a crest of white foam.
  109. Whitefish: Coldwater fish marked by its silvery white scales, popular in cooking.
  110. Whoopie Pie: A sweet baked product, traditionally made of two round pieces of chocolate cake with a creamy filling.
  111. Wick: A strip of porous material up which liquid fuel is drawn by capillary action to the flame in a candle or oil lamp.
  112. Wicker: A technique for making products woven from any one of a variety of cane-like materials.
  113. Wicker Basket: A basket made by weaving thin branches, twigs, or strands of other flexible material together.
  114. Wicker Chair: A chair made from flexible plant material, often willow, rattan, reed, or bamboo.
  115. Wiffle Ball: A variation of the sport of baseball designed for indoor or outdoor play in confined areas.
  116. Wig: Artificial hair used to cover the head or as part of a costume.
  117. Wild: Living or growing in the natural environment; not domesticated or cultivated.
  118. Wildcat: A small cat native to Europe, the western part of Asia, and Africa.
  119. Wildebeest: A large antelope with a long head, humped shoulders, and slender legs.
  120. Wildfire: An uncontrolled fire in an area of combustible vegetation occurring in rural areas.
  121. Wildfowl: Birds of the duck, goose, and swan family that are typically found in wetlands.
  122. Will O’ the Wisp: A phosphorescent light seen at night in marshy areas, often attributed to fairies or ghosts in folklore.
  123. Willow: A type of tree known for its long, slender branches and lance-shaped leaves.
  124. Willow Tree: A type of tree known for its long, drooping branches and slender leaves.
  125. Wimple: A cloth worn around the head and neck, often by religious women.
  126. Wind: The natural movement of the air, particularly in the form of a current of air blowing from a particular direction.
  127. Wind Chime:A decorative arrangement of pieces of metal or glass hung so that the wind can cause them to tinkle.
  128. Windbreaker: A light, wind-resistant jacket.
  129. Windfall: An unexpected gain or advantage, often in the form of money.
  130. Windlass: A type of winch used especially on ships to hoist anchors and haul on mooring lines.
  131. Windmill: A building with sails or vanes that turn in the wind and generate power to grind grain into flour.
  132. Window: An opening in a wall or screen through which light and air may pass.
  133. Window Box: A long narrow box in which flowers and other plants are grown on a window ledge.
  134. Window Pane: A single sheet of glass in a window.
  135. Windowsill: The ledge or sill forming the base of a window.
  136. Windpipe: The air passage from the throat to the lungs; trachea.
  137. Windshield: A glass screen protecting the occupants of a vehicle from wind and weather.
  138. Windsock: A conical textile tube designed to indicate wind direction and relative wind speed.
  139. Windstorm: A storm characterized by high wind with little or no precipitation.
  140. Windward: The side or direction from which the wind is blowing.
  141. Wings: Appendages used for flying or gliding through the air.
  142. Wingtip: The furthest point of a bird’s or aircraft’s wing from the center of the body.
  143. Winter: The coldest season of the year, typically characterized by snowfall and low temperatures.
  144. Wiper Blade: A device used to wipe rain, snow, or debris from a vehicle’s windshield.
  145. Wire: A thin, flexible thread of metal.
  146. Wishbone: A forked bone between the neck and breast of a bird, traditionally used in making a wish.
  147. Wisteria: A climbing shrub of the pea family, with hanging clusters of fragrant flowers.
  148. Witch: A person, typically a woman, who is thought to have magical abilities.
  149. Witch Hazel: A shrub with fragrant yellow flowers, the extract of which is often used in astringents and toners.
  150. Witchcraft: The practice of magical skills and abilities traditionally attributed to witches.
  151. Withe: A thin supple twig or branch.
  152. Wizard: A man who is believed to practice magic or sorcery.
  153. Wok: A bowl-shaped frying pan used typically in Chinese cooking.
  154. Wolf: A wild carnivorous mammal that lives and hunts in packs.
  155. Wolverine: A stocky, aggressive carnivore related to the weasel and bearing a coat of dark, shaggy fur.
  156. Wombat: A burrowing plant-eating Australian marsupial, with a slow pace and sturdy build.
  157. Wood: The hard fibrous material that forms the main substance of the trunk or branches of a tree or shrub.
  158. Wood Carving: The craft of carving an artistic design on a wooden surface using a hand tool or a chisel.
  159. Wood Pile: A pile or stack of cut wood ready for use in heating or cooking.
  160. Woodchuck: A North American marmot with a heavy body and short legs, known for its ability to predict the weather.
  161. Woodpecker: A bird with a strong bill and a stiff tail that climbs tree trunks and feeds on insects found in the bark.
  162. Woodshed: A shed for storing firewood or wood fuel.
  163. Woodwind: A group of musical instruments in which sound is produced by the vibration of reeds in the mouthpiece or by the passing of air across a mouth hole.
  164. Wool: The fine, soft curly hair that forms the fleece of sheep and other animals.
  165. Woolen: A type of yarn made from carded wool.
  166. Woolly mammoth: An extinct species of mammoth that had long, curved tusks and a covering of long hair.
  167. Word: A single distinct meaningful unit of language, used to express something meaningful.
  168. Workbench: A sturdy table at which manual work is done.
  169. Worktable: A table or desk at which work is done.
  170. World: The earth, together with all of its countries, peoples, and natural features.
  171. Worm: An elongated soft-bodied invertebrate animal.
  172. Wrap: A garment that is wrapped around the body for warmth or an item that encloses something in order to protect it.
  173. Wrapper: A covering that encloses something without completely covering it.
  174. Wreath: An arrangement of flowers, leaves, or stems fastened in a ring and used for decoration or for laying on a grave.
  175. Wren: A small and compact bird with a short tail and rounded wings.
  176. Wrench: A tool used to provide grip and mechanical advantage in applying torque to turn objects
  177. Wrinkle: A slight line or fold in something, especially fabric or the skin of the face.
  178. Wristband: A band worn around the wrist, often for identification or fashion.