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.