Circus Animals – Big and Small

Comparing animal sizes develops observation and comparison skills.

• Framework: IPC
• Unit: Circus
• Learning area: Science
• Level: Level 1

Objectives

• Students will compare sizes of circus animals.
• Students will use vocabulary like big, small, bigger, smaller.

Materials

• Animal figurines of various sizes
• Sorting mats
• Measuring tape

Instructions

1. Display circus animal figurines.

2. Sort animals by size (big, medium, small).

3. Compare pairs: 'The elephant is bigger than the dog.'

4. Arrange animals in order from smallest to largest.

Educator tip

Use consistent vocabulary and encourage full sentences.

Assessment

Monitor comparison vocabulary and sorting accuracy.

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