Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will learn all about kangaroos including their habitat, diet, and unique features.

Materials and Prep

• Coloring sheets of kangaroos
• Paper and crayons
• Access to the internet for videos and images of kangaroos

No prior knowledge needed, just come ready to learn and have fun!

Activities

• Create a kangaroo coloring book with different poses and habitats

Draw different kangaroos in various environments like jumping in the outback or resting under a tree.

• Watch a short video about kangaroos and discuss what you learned

Watch a video about kangaroos together and talk about their hopping, pouches, and how they care for their joeys.

• Have a kangaroo race in the backyard

Practice hopping like a kangaroo and have a friendly race to see who can hop the farthest.

Talking Points

• What is a kangaroo?

"Kangaroos are big animals from Australia that hop around instead of walk!"

• Where do kangaroos live?

"Kangaroos live in a place called the outback, which is a dry and hot area in Australia."

• What do kangaroos eat?

"Kangaroos like to eat grass and plants. They use their strong back legs to kick and defend themselves too!"

• Why do kangaroos have pouches?

"Kangaroos have pouches to carry their babies, called joeys. It keeps them safe and cozy!"

• How do kangaroos move?

"Kangaroos move by hopping! They can hop really fast and jump really high!"