Farm Animals and Pets - Lesson for Preschool, Chapter - Animals
In the "Farm Animals and Pets" lesson, preschoolers will embark on an engaging journey through the animal kingdom, focusing on the creatures that inhabit farms and those we keep as pets. Through the classic song "Old MacDonald Had a Farm," students will learn not just the names but also the sounds of various farm animals, enhancing their auditory discrimination and memory. This song also serves as a delightful tool for expanding vocabulary and fostering a love for music and rhythm.
The "Count and Pair on the Farm Worksheet" introduces students to basic counting skills and the concept of pairing, using farm animals as the primary subjects. This activity not only solidifies their understanding of numbers but also encourages them to recognize similarities and differences among animals, sharpening their observational skills.
With the "Counting Pets Worksheet," children will continue to practice their counting skills in a new context, focusing on animals that are commonly kept as pets. This worksheet will help them appreciate the animals that share their homes and daily lives, instilling a sense of empathy and responsibility towards living beings.
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Activity 1 / Old MacDonald Had a Farm
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Activity 2 / Count and Pair on the Farm Worksheet
Farmers are very important members of society. They grow food and crops which we eat, and also raise animals whose produce we use. Farms are also fun places to be. If your kids have ever been to a farm, ask them if they can remember some of their favorite activities. Now, look at this worksheet. Ask your kids to identify the animals. Help them count the animals in each group, and then circle the correct number.
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Activity 3 / Counting Pets Worksheet
Who doesn't love pets? Kids especially are close to their pets and that's why this free pet counting worksheet is the perfect way to blend something they love with math skills. They'll get to look at each of the adorable pictures and count the number of pets represented. Then, they'll circle the pictures that have groups of three pets shown, again using the power of one-to-one picture representation to help them. They'll feel successful in their learning and their love of animals!
