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?”