Materials: Animal figures or photos Assembly Directions: 1.Print 2.Laminate (optional) Directions for play: Use with animal figures, or photos to sort animals that have Fur, Feathers and Scales. Learning Standards: Uses prior knowledge and asks questions to learn more, sorts objects by attributes Materials: Animal figures or photos Assembly Directions: 1.Print 2.Laminate (optional) Directions for play: […]
Materials List: – Yoga mats or soft floor space – Pictures or stuffed animals of various pets (such as cats, dogs, bunnies, turtles, etc.) Preschool Learning Objectives: – Develop balance and coordination – Practice following instructions and sequences – Explore creativity and imagination through animal-themed yoga poses Teacher Instructions: 1. Introduce the concept of yoga […]
Materials List: – Bin – Water – Soap – Plastic animals – Sponges – Scrubbers – Towels Preschool Learning Objectives: 1. Develop fine motor skills through washing and scrubbing the animals. 2. Enhance sensory exploration by feeling the water, soap, and different textures of the animals. 3. Promote social skills by engaging in pretend play […]
Materials: Scissors, Marker of choice Assembly Directions: 1.Print 2.Laminate the mat and cards (optional) 3.Cut out the I spy cards Directions for play: Place the I spy cards face down. Students will take turns flipping over the cards and locating the items on the “Animal Clinic” mat. Learning Objectives: Visual discrimination Materials: Scissors, Marker of […]
Materials List: – Pipe cleaners – Pom poms – Googly eyes – Craft sticks – Construction paper – Glue – Scissors Preschool Learning Objectives: – Develop fine motor skills through cutting, gluing, and manipulating craft materials – Encourage creativity and imagination by building a unique pet – Practice identifying and naming colors, shapes, and textures […]
Materials List: – Variety of building materials (such as blocks, Legos, cardboard boxes, sticks, etc.) – Pictures or figurines of different animals Preschool Learning Objectives: 1. Cognitive Development: Children will use problem-solving skills to design and build a home for their chosen animal. 2. Fine Motor Skills: Children will practice fine motor skills by manipulating […]
“Which Pet Should We Build a Habitat For?” Materials Needed Printed Class Pet Voting Header pg. 16 Pet picture cards (iguana, fish, hamster, cat, bird, etc.) pg. 14 Chart paper, pocket chart, or bulletin board space Sticky notes or small paper ballots (one per student) Writing utensils Optional: stuffed animals or small toy figures to […]
Build-a-Pet Habitat (Block Play Activity) Materials You May Need Printable Single Sorting Mat pg. 16 Pet Cards & Needs Cards (laminated for reuse) pgs. 10-11 & 15 Blocks of any kind: wooden blocks, linking blocks, LEGO®, MagnaTiles®, etc. Toy animals or printed pet pictures Optional loose parts: Fabric scraps, leaves, rocks, cups, play food, mini […]
Materials List: – 2 cups whole wheat flour – 1/2 cup oats – 1 tablespoon flaxseed – 1/2 cup peanut butter – 2 eggs – 1/2 cup water – Cookie cutters in fun shapes (optional) – Baking sheet – Mixing bowl – Rolling pin – Oven Preschool Learning Objectives: 1. Following instructions: Children will follow […]
Materials: Scissors Assembly Directions: 1.Print 2.Laminate (optional) 3.Cut out each Letter Card Directions for play: Students will sort the uppercase and lowercase bones on the dog bowl mat. Learning Standards: Letter identification and case matching Materials: Scissors Assembly Directions: 1.Print 2.Laminate (optional) 3.Cut out each Letter Card Directions for play: Students will sort the uppercase […]
Materials List: – Dog bone cookie cutters or dog bones – Paint in various colors – Paper or canvas Preschool Learning Objectives: 1. Develop fine motor skills by grasping and pressing down the cookie cutters or bones. 2. Encourage creativity and self-expression by exploring different colors and patterns. 3. Learn about animals and pets through […]
Materials: Scissors, Glue and extra piece of paper (optional) Assembly Directions: 1.Print 2.Laminate (optional) 3.Cut out each puzzle piece. Directions for play: Students will re-order the puzzle from 1-10. This can also be used as a cut & paste activity Learning Standards: Number identification & ordering, manipulates small objects with fingers & tools Materials: Scissors, […]