Objective

By the end of this lesson, the student will learn about leopards, their habitat, and how they live in Singita. The student will also engage in fun activities that help them understand why leopards are special animals.

Materials and Prep

• Paper
• Crayons or colored pencils
• Access to a quiet space for storytelling
• Knowledge about leopards and Singita to share during the lesson

Activities

• Story Time:

  Read a simple story about leopards in Singita. Use descriptive language to help the student visualize the leopards in their natural habitat.

• Coloring Activity:

  Have the student color a picture of a leopard. Encourage them to use their imagination and choose colors they like. Talk about the leopard's spots and why they are important.

• Leopard Movement Game:

  Play a game where the student pretends to be a leopard. They can crawl, jump, and sneak around the room like a leopard would in the wild.

• Nature Sounds:

  Listen to sounds of the African bush, including the sounds leopards might make. Discuss how leopards communicate and what they might be saying.

Talking Points

• "Did you know that leopards are great climbers? They can climb trees to hide from other animals!"
• "Leopards have beautiful spots called rosettes. Can you find the spots on your coloring page?"
• "In Singita, leopards live in a special place called a savanna. What do you think a savanna looks like?"
• "Leopards are very sneaky! They like to sneak up on their food. How do you think they do that?"