Student Video: All Washed Up!
Find out how animals in the wild stay healthy and keep themselves clean by licking, picking, preening, and more!
CATEGORY:Science |
GRADE LEVEL:Primary |
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Animal Washing Station
This simple animal sensory bin can be set up in minutes. Preschoolers will love playing in the dirt and bubbles as they learn animal names and scrub them clean! You'll need:
- water
- plastic animals
- dish soap
- dirt
- brushes and washcloths
Details at https://www.coffeecupsandcrayons.com/washing-farm-animal-sensory-bin/
Dramatic Play for PK!
Set up a Grooming Station where students can pretend to be animal groomers using toy animals. Incorporate a reading and writing experience by asking each groomer to fill out a “Groomer Care report.” Free download at https://pocketofpreschool.com/dramatic-play-center-is-pet-store/
House Pet or Wild Animal?
This animal sorting activity of pets vs. wild animals is a chance to talk about how we care for pets and how wild animals care for themselves. Gather an assortment of plastic wild animals and animals that are clearly pets. Let the sorting begin! Details at
https://www.notimeforflashcards.com/2013/03/pet-or-wild-animal-sorting-activit.html
Why Is Cleanliness Important?
This site offers a variety of engaging ways to teach children about germs, how they spread, how our bodies fight germs, and how cleanliness helps prevent their spread.
https://www.care.com/c/teaching-about-germs-for-kids-making-it-fun/