Circus Animal Habitats
Learning about habitats builds environmental awareness.
- Framework: EYFS
- Unit: EYFS Circus
- Learning area: Understanding the World
- Level: EYFS Reception
Objectives
- Students will identify where circus animals live in the wild.
- Students will compare circus and natural habitats.
Materials
- Animal figurines
- Habitat pictures
- World map
- Sorting mats
Instructions
1. Discuss circus animals and their natural homes.
2. Match animals to their wild habitats.
3. Discuss how circus life differs from the wild.
4. Create habitat dioramas.
Educator tip
Be sensitive when discussing animals in captivity.
Assessment
Assess against Early Learning Goals (ELGs). Document evidence of 'expected' or 'exceeding' descriptors. Note: independent application of skills, ability to explain reasoning, and capacity to build on prior learning. Evaluate habitat knowledge and comparison skills.