What Do Animals Need? - Lesson for Kindergarten, Chapter - Earth and Human Activity
In the lesson "What Do Animals Need?", kindergarten students will embark on an exciting journey into the world of animals as part of their Science curriculum, focusing on the Earth and Human Activity chapter. Through engaging activities including an "Identifying Living or Non–living Worksheet," a "Free Printable Grizzly Bear Coloring Page," and an "Animal Homes Worksheet," students will gain a foundational understanding of the basic needs of animals and the distinctions between living and non-living things.
This lesson is designed to ignite curiosity and empathy in young learners by exploring the essential elements animals require to survive, such as food, water, shelter, and space. By coloring a grizzly bear and identifying where different animals live, students will also learn about various habitats and why they are suited to the needs of specific animals.
Understanding what animals need and why is crucial for developing responsible and compassionate future citizens. It lays the groundwork for environmental stewardship, teaching students the importance of respecting and protecting wildlife and their habitats. This knowledge not only enriches students' comprehension of the natural world but also instills important values of kindness, responsibility, and interconnectedness with Earth's ecosystems.
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Activity 1 / Identifying Living or Non–living Worksheet
Most toddlers and preschoolers spend their early childhood learning to sort and categorize different shapes, colors, and objects. Bring a new dimension to your child’s learning by teaching the difference between living and non-living things! Use this living and non-living worksheet to up your child’s science skills, and teaching them to classify in a whole new way!
This worksheet is perfect to help your child:
• Lay a foundation for scientific understanding
• Classify things as either living or non-living based on their prior knowledge
Science discovery is one of the best ways to spark your child’s imagination and interests for learning, so print this worksheet for some serious science fun! -
Activity 2 / Free Printable Grizzly Bear Coloring Page
We’re headed to the Great Plains today to explore one of its most well-loved inhabitants: the grizzly bear!
Our free printable grizzly bear coloring page introduces kids to the natural habitat of grizzly bears, and sheds light on the types of food the bears eat, like salmon and berries! -
Activity 3 / Animal Homes Worksheet
Just like your students have homes where they do all of the things they love and they sleep at night, most living things also have their own homes. Ask your students what some of the things are that make their homes special. Remind them that they eat at home, sleep, and are protected from the harsh weather outside. Now, look at this worksheet. The animals here also have shelters to protect them. Ask your kids to identify each of the living things, and then check the picture that shows the correct animal home.
