Matching baby animals to their mothers4/19/2024 ![]() ![]() The famed author of the Curious George books uses short verses to match animal mothers with their babies in this fold out book. All of the animals featured have one thing in common - mothers that love them! Young children will be fascinated by the illustrator’s use of photography.Ī Zoo Keeper Looks at Mother and Baby Animals, by Gary RichmondĮvery mother and baby animal is special and unique.ĭoes a Kangaroo Have a Mother Too?****, by Eric Carleĭedicated to Fred Rogers, author Eric Carle covers baby animals from joeys to calves. ![]() In this story, author Caroline Arnold describes how zoo animals feed and care for their young. Mother and Baby Zoo Animals, by Caroline Arnold Spend time reading together and discussing what the preschoolers have learned. Each of the stories suggested below describe various mother animals and their babies. Read aloud time presents the perfect opportunity to introduce the different names for adult animals and their offspring. It is at this point that you can help the children make the connection to animals - that animals have different names depending on whether they are male or female, and that adults and babies (or offspring) often have different names as well. The answer would be “child.” You can take this opportunity to point out that the same name is used for young females. The answer, of course, is “women.” Now ask them if they can think of the name for a young male. Grown-up males are called “men.” Ask them if they can guess the name for grown-up females. Explain that there are two types of people - males and females. This is best illustrated by using what the preschoolers are most familiar with - themselves. Beginning the Lessonīefore you begin the preschool worksheet, mother and baby animals lessons or read alouds, you must first introduce the idea that animals have different names depending on whether they are male or female, and adult or offspring. Mother and baby animals are the focus, and the best introduction is to spend time reading about them. Handcrafted in the USA with domestic and imported materials.Preschool children have a natural fascination with animals - especially baby animals! Help your little ones learn the names of different animals and their offspring with these lesson ideas and coordinating preschool worksheet. Not suitable for children who may put items in mouth. This item meets CPSC safety requirements for children’s toys. Your child will love recognizing and identifying 10 animal pairs:Īge 3+. The names of the mothers and babies are printed on the tokens to reinforce early literacy skills. This makes a great busy bag, travel toy, stocking stuffer, or gift and is also a fun addition to an animal or springtime unit in a preschool or homeschool classroom. This game is appropriate for ages 3 and up. Included with your game is a natural or hand-dyed fabric drawstring bag for storage (available bag colors listed at checkout). Images are printed onto a quality glossy paper. The tokens measure 1.5 inches in diameter and are made of a super smooth maple wood that is nice for small hands. ![]() This mother and baby animal themed-matching game contains 20 (2 each of 10 images) circular wooden pieces. ![]()
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