Make this a new day

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Purpose:

Description:

Day 1:

Date:

Handout:

First Impressions

Grade Level:

K

Subject:

Small Groups/Outdoor Classroom

Topic:

First Impressions-Getting to know about the wild animals that live all around us

Objective:

Children should be able to recognize some the different animal species that live all around us. The children will learn about their uniqueness and habitats.

Other Information:

•Ready, Set, Go
Description:
Have children stand just outside the circles of a: smile , circle with a frown, and one with a straight line mouth. Make a graph for the outcome. Show the children pictures of some animals and ask them to stand in the circle of how the animal makes them feel. Happy, sad or just regular. Notes:
Begin by asking the children what their favorite animal is. Why is their favorite animal? Have they touched it in real life. What animal do they do not like and why?
Objectives / Dimensions: 1a, 11a, 11d, 11e, 12a, 12b, 17a, 18a, 20a, 20c, 25, 33, 34, 35, 36, 4
Children: All

Public Notes:

Parents/Guardians-•ask family and friends what animals they like best. Bring in a picture of their animal if they have one at home.

Private Notes:

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Reflection:

Ask children •how do they feel about the animals they did not like or were not sure of now they have learned about them?

Prep:

•Wild Wonderful Words
Description:
Vocabulary:
First Impression undecided fear feeling
reaction Notes:
ask the children if they have any questions about any animals.
Objectives / Dimensions: None
Children: All •Show respect for your friends and animals.
Description:
be gentle, have friendly hands with your friends and animals Notes:

Materials:

•Masking tape, or hula hoops, chart paper, marking pen, animal cards, slips of paper for graphing

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