Our Pre-Nursery class has been on an exciting adventure exploring the wonderful world of Jungle and Farm Animals! Over the past few weeks, the children have participated in a wide range of engaging activities that have helped them learn all about animals, their habitats, and how to take care of them. Here's a closer look at the fun-filled experiences they've enjoyed:
We began by creating our very own farm animals numbers book. Each child added pictures of different animals to represent numbers, strengthening their number recognition while connecting them with the animals they’ve been learning about. It was a wonderful way for them to incorporate creativity into their learning.
Our classroom turned into a vet clinic, where the children role-played as veterinarians, taking care of pets and animals. They learned how to "treat" different animals and understand how to care for them—teaching empathy and responsibility through play. They also developed their critical thinking skills while engaging in interactive games that allowed them to practice problem-solving in fun ways.
The children built a zoo and jungle using LEGO blocks, which sparked their imagination and allowed them to create their own versions of animal habitats. It was amazing to see their creativity come to life as they constructed their very own jungles and farms.
In another hands-on activity, the children participated in an animal scavenger hunt, where they searched for animal pictures hidden around the classroom. This activity encouraged them to recognize different animals while practicing their listening and observation skills.
One of the highlights was our sheep art project, where the children created beautiful sheep using various tools and techniques. They learned to manipulate different materials and enhance their fine motor skills while expressing their creativity.
To further engage with the theme of animals, the children enjoyed a shadow matching game. This helped them connect shadows to the correct animals, developing their visual perception and learning more about the shapes and features of various creatures.
Through sensory play with different textures and materials, the children explored the concept of opposites by washing farm animals—learning about the difference between dirty and clean. This messy activity was not only fun but also a great way to explore the world of opposites in a hands-on way.
In addition to these activities, the children participated in storytime, reading stories like Old McDonald, which gave them a fun and musical way to learn about farm animals. They also worked on a dot-to-dot jungle animals worksheet to improve their fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination while connecting the dots to reveal animals.
Finally, to wrap up our unit, we took a trip to the park where the children had the opportunity to see and even feed real animals! They were so excited to get up close with farm and jungle animals in a real-life setting. This visit helped bring the concept of animals to life and allowed the children to experience what they’ve learned in a meaningful and hands-on way.
It’s been such an exciting time of learning, creativity, and exploration! We’re looking forward to many more adventures ahead.
