Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will learn about the different parts of a dog's body and how they help dogs in their daily activities.
Materials and Prep
- Toy dog or picture of a dog
- Paper and crayons
- Enthusiasm and curiosity!
No prior knowledge required, just be ready to have fun learning about dogs!
Activities
- Draw a picture of a dog and label its body parts (head, tail, ears, paws, etc.).
- Act like a dog! Pretend to walk, bark, wag your tail, and sniff around like a dog.
- Observe a real dog (if available) or watch videos of dogs to see how they move and interact.
Talking Points
- “Dogs have a tail that helps them balance and communicate their feelings. Can you show me how you would wag your tail if you were a happy dog?”
- “A dog's ears are very sensitive and help them hear sounds far away. What do you think would happen if a dog's ears were as small as a cat's?”
- “Dogs use their paws to walk, run, and dig. Can you pretend to dig a hole like a dog searching for a buried bone?”
- “A dog's nose is amazing! They can smell things much better than we can. Let's pretend to sniff around and see if we can find a hidden treat!”
- “Just like us, dogs need to eat, drink, and sleep to stay healthy and happy. What are some things you do every day to stay healthy like a dog?”