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Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will learn about caring for a rabbit and have fun exploring different subjects related to rabbits.

Materials and Prep

  • Stuffed rabbit toy or picture of a rabbit
  • Paper and coloring supplies
  • Rabbit-themed storybook
  • Basic math manipulatives (counters or blocks)
  • Access to online rabbit sounds or music

No prior knowledge needed, just come with curiosity and enthusiasm!

Activities

  • Create a drawing or collage of a rabbit's habitat
  • Draw or cut out pictures of grass, carrots, and a cozy burrow for the rabbit.

  • Read a rabbit-themed storybook
  • Listen to a story about a rabbit and discuss the main characters and plot.

  • Count rabbit-themed objects
  • Use math manipulatives to count how many carrots or rabbits you have.

  • Listen to rabbit sounds
  • Close your eyes and listen to different rabbit sounds, then try to mimic them!

  • Create a rabbit dance
  • Move to the rhythm of rabbit-themed music and create your own bunny dance!

Talking Points

  • Rabbits are furry animals that hop around. They have long ears and a fluffy tail.
  • "Rabbits are like fluffy balls that love to hop and play!"

  • Rabbits live in burrows underground to stay safe and cozy.
  • "Rabbits dig tunnels in the ground to make their homes, just like how we have our houses."

  • Rabbits enjoy eating carrots, lettuce, and hay as their favorite foods.
  • "Rabbits munch on yummy carrots and crunchy lettuce to stay healthy and strong!"

  • Rabbits can make different sounds like squeaks, purrs, and thumps to communicate.
  • "Rabbits talk to each other by making cute sounds like squeaks and purrs!"

  • Rabbits like to play and explore their surroundings, so they need lots of space to hop around.
  • "Rabbits love to hop and play, so they need a big area to have fun just like we do!"