Pets Preview: Group Activities
Pets - Group Activities
A variety of group activities are included that incorporate cooking, science, art, and games.
Small Group Activities are a great way to build a positive classroom climate and teach social interaction skills. Providing structure during these activities will create clear expectations for students and promote independence. Refer to the Small Group Activity routine ideas located in the STAR Media Center for additional ideas.
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GAME: FEED THE DOG COUNTING(Counting game using dog kibble) |
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GAME: FEED THE CAT(Letter matching game using cat images) |
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GAME: HOW MANY PETS? ROLL AND GRAPH(Graphing game with a pet theme) | |
GAME: PET MEMORY(Classic memory game with a pet theme) |
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ART: HANDPRINT CAT(Art project in which students create cats using their handprints)
Please note: videos contain music that may be distracting for some students. Mute if needed; sound is optional. |
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ART: GOLDFISH IN A BAG(Art project in which students create watercolor paintings of fish)
Please note: videos contain music that may be distracting for some students. Mute if needed; sound is optional. |
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ART: PAPER PLATE PUPPY(Art project in which students create dogs out of paper plates)
Please note: videos contain music that may be distracting for some students. Mute if needed; sound is optional. |
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ART: PATTERN SNAKE(Students create beaded snakes with specific patterns)
Please note: videos contain music that may be distracting for some students. Mute if needed; sound is optional. |
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COOKING: FISH IN A TANK(Students assemble graham cracker snacks inspired by pet fish) |
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COOKING: KITTY CAT BAGEL(Students create sweet and savory snacks inspired by cats) |
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COOKING: PUPPY SNACK(Students make snacks resembling puppies) |
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COOKING: STRAWBERRY MOUSE(Students create fruity snacks inspired by mice) |
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SCIENCE(Pet-themed scientific inquiry lessons)
Additional DocumentsScientific Inquiry Process Poster |
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LIFE SKILLS(Pet-themed life skills activities) |
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SOCIAL STUDIES(Pet-themed social studies activities) |
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THEME-RELATED BOOKS | Not Norman: A Goldfish Story by Kelly Bennett Please, Puppy, Please by Spike Lee Harry the Dirty Dog by Gene Zion Cookie’s Week by Cindy Ward Bark, George by Jules Feiffer Too Many Rabbits by Peggy Parish A Cat and a Dog by Claire Masurel |
Print AllNote: if you choose this option, please select the “single sided” and “color” print settings, as some of the lessons require color printing. |
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