Going to the Zoo Lesson Plan

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Theme: Going to the Zoo

Day: 1

Module Activity
Circle Time Going to the Zoo
Letters & Numbers
Worship Time Jesus Goes to Heaven
Art & Science Giraffes

Circle Time

Review – Start your preschool day with Circle Time and sing the “I Can Sit Down” song (Improvise your tune)

                                                I can sit down as quite as can be.
                                                I can sit down just to look at me.
                                                I can sit down as quite as can be.
                                                I can sit down just to look at me.

Then sing the “Hi There” song. (Improvise your tune) 

                                                Hi there, so glad you came.
                                                Hi there, so glad you came.
                                                Hi there, so glad you came.
                                                One two three let’s shout HOORAY.
                                                Hi there, so glad you’re here.
                                                Hi there, so glad you’re here.
                                                Hi there, so glad you’re here.
                                                One two three let’s give a cheer. Yay

Next do your Special Help activity.

Look at the calendar and sing the “Days of the Week” song. (Tune of the “Adams Family”) 

                                                Well there’s Sunday and there’s Monday,
                                                there’s Tuesday and there’s Wednesday,
                                                there’s Thursday and there’s Friday and then there’s Saturday.
                                                Days of the week. (Clap hands 2 times).
                                                Days of the week. (Clap hands 2 times).
                                                Days of the week. Days of the week. Days of the week. (Clap hands 2 times).

This is a great time to review the days of the week, months of the year and the number of the day. Then check the weather and compare it to your weather dial.

Discussion: Going to the Zoo

Have children bring a stuffed animal of their own to Circle Time and have them take turns talking about how they care for their stuffed animal. You can even bring your own stuffed animal!  Feel free to talk to them about your stuffed animal after children have a chance to talk about theirs.  Be sure to introduce some new words to them when talking about your animal. Talk about the zoo with children asking questions and write down what they say. You can ask questions like..."What kinds of animals are at the zoo?" "How do zoo animals need to be cared for?" "What colors of animals do you see at the zoo?" Children will like being able to bring their stuffed animal to Circle Time so make sure you use your imagination and have fun. If children are having a difficult time answering the questions you may want to have pictures of the zoo and animals at the zoo.

Extra Content: Be sure to watch this video, Going to the Zoo with the children too!

Music & Movement:  Circle Time Music & Movement: Here is a fun song you can sing during Circe Time as we learn all about "Going to the Zoo"!