Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to understand the importance of forests and the animals that live in them.

Materials and Prep

- A picture book about forests - Paper and crayons - Access to a computer or tablet for online research - A small plant or tree branch (optional)

Before the lesson, find a picture book about forests and gather the materials listed above. You may also want to do some online research about different types of trees and animals that live in forests.

Activities

1. Read a picture book about forests and discuss the different animals and plants that live there.

2. Draw a picture of your favorite animal that lives in the forest and share why you chose that animal.

3. If you have a small plant or tree branch, observe and discuss its parts such as leaves, stems, and roots.

4. Look up a video or pictures of a forest online and talk about what you see.

Kindergarten Grade Talking Points

• Forests are special places with lots of trees, plants, and animals. They are important for keeping our air clean and providing homes for animals. You can say, "Forests are like a big home for many animals and plants."
• Some animals that live in the forest are bears, deer, birds, and rabbits. They all have different homes and foods they like. You can say, "Each animal in the forest has a special home and food they like to eat."
• Trees are very important in the forest. They give us fresh air to breathe and provide shade for animals. You can say, "Trees are like big umbrellas for the animals in the forest."