- Recognizes and identifies different animals
- Understands basic animal behaviors
- Differentiates between carnivorous, herbivorous, and omnivorous animals
- Develops an understanding of different animal habitats
- Observes and describes animal physical characteristics
- Demonstrates empathy and caretaking skills towards animals
For continued development, encourage the child to:
- Learn about animal anatomy and physiology
- Explore animal life cycles and reproduction
- Conduct simple experiments related to animals (e.g., testing food preferences)
- Create animal-inspired artwork or crafts
- Visit farms, zoos, or nature centers to observe and interact with animals in a supervised environment