What do lions, tigers and bears have in common? That's right, they live at the zoo! We have been working so hard, I think we need to go on a virtual field trip to start building our schema about the zoo. When we were at school, we decided that we should build a zoo, so that is exactly what we will do over the course of the next few weeks. This week, we will focus on gathering information and sharpening our math skills. The Toronto Zoo is currently closed but every day at 1 p.m. they’ll bring the zoo to you through Facebook Live sessions with staff, keepers and– of course, the animals. You can also look for daily updates on some of your favourite critters on the zoo’s Twitter and Instagram pages. If you do not have social media, not to worry, you can simply you can check out National Geographic Kids for information on zoo animals.
Literacy and Math Behaviours
"Going to the Zoo" https://www.getepic.com/app/read/47545
Jack Hartmann: Animal Alphabet https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GG44px1LfHc
Syllables in words video with Mrs. Bennett (Bear, Lion, Elephant, Rhinocerous). Now you can play this game at home by clapping the parts of family members names. Zoo Animal Syllables (Click on the link to watch the video.)
Please pick one of these literacy options that best suits your child's ability and/or interest:
Make a list of 5-10 animals that you think you would find at the zoo.
Draw pictures of 5 zoo animals. Write the first sound you hear when you say the animal's name.
Patterns are everywhere, especially on animals. Take a look at these pictures of animals. Can you identify which animal this pattern belongs to?
Please pick one of these numeracy options that best suits your child's ability and/or interest:
Watch the videos of Mrs. Bennett and the bears.
SK Bears in a cave, how many are in the cave? Write a number sentence to show your learning. Bears in a Cave (Click on the link to watch the video.)
JK What comes next in my pattern sequence? Bear Patterns (Click on the link to watch the video.)
Zoo keepers work together as a team to keep the animals safe and the zoo tidy. Do a chore around your house that would help your family. It will make you feel good because you were helpful and I bet it will make your parents happy too!
Create your own hand print zoo animal or another art activity of your choice.
Self-Regulation and Well-Being
Listen to the song "Going to the Zoo" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gR0CM73X0uk, if you wish, play it again and sing along.
Get outside and move like animals- Run as fast as a cheetah, lumber slowly on all four like a bear, crawl like a turtle, swing your trunk like an elephant.
Problem Solving and Innovating
Did you know that every time you do a puzzle, you are working on your problem solving skills? This week, do a puzzle of any kind. It could be a jigsaw puzzle, a letter or word find, a dot to dot, jokes or clues.
Zoo Riddles (Click on the link to watch the video.)
Try something new like helping your parents with a new chore, riding a bike, singing a song, try a new dance. The sky is the limit. Take a picture of make a video of you demonstrating your new skill.
Please remember to keep up with your daily "Should Do's" like reading, journals or other drawing and writing, counting, and number writing. You can also visit our learning apps and websites whenever it is convenient for you.
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