Animals at the Zoo

Exploring animal-related jobs like zookeepers connects children to animal care in the community.

• Framework: IPC
• Unit: Community Helpers
• Learning area: Music and Movement
• Level: Levels 1-3

Objectives

• Mimic animal movements and discuss what zookeepers do

Materials

• Animal masks or images
• Music player

Instructions

1. Teach simple animal movements (waddle, gallop, slither).

2. Ask children to move like the animal and guess its name.

3. Discuss who helps take care of animals.

Educator tip

Relate movements to body part awareness too.

Assessment

Observe movement variety and job understanding.

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