Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to identify and name different animals found in a zoo, and understand basic facts about them.

Materials and Prep

• Paper and crayons
• Zoo animal flashcards or pictures (can be printed or drawn)
• Zoo-themed storybook

Activities

1. Introduction: Begin by showing the student the zoo animal flashcards or pictures. Ask them to name each animal and talk about what they know about them.
2. Animal Drawing: Provide the student with paper and crayons. Ask them to choose their favorite animal from the flashcards or pictures and draw it. Encourage them to add details and colors.
3. Story Time: Read a zoo-themed storybook to the student. Pause at different points to ask questions and engage them in conversation about the animals and their characteristics.
4. Animal Facts: Using the flashcards or pictures again, go through each animal and share interesting facts about them. Encourage the student to ask questions and express their curiosity.
5. Review and Recap: Have a quick review session where the student can name the animals again and share one thing they learned about each animal.

Preschool Grade Talking Points

• "Today, we are going to learn about animals that we can find in a zoo. Can you tell me the names of some animals you have seen in a zoo?"
• "Let's draw our favorite animal from the zoo. What colors would you use? What do you think this animal likes to eat?"
• "Now, we are going to read a story about a zoo. What do you think the story will be about? Can you guess which animals might be in the story?"
• "Did you know that lions are the kings of the jungle? They have a loud roar that can be heard from far away!"
• "Can you remember the names of the animals we talked about today? What is one interesting thing you learned about each animal?"