Jungle Animal Masks

Mask-making encourages creativity and prepares for imaginative jungle play.

• Framework: IPC
• Unit: Into the Jungle
• Learning area: Visual and Creative Arts
• Level: Infant & Toddler

Objectives

• Decorate a jungle animal mask
• Choose colors and materials
• Identify their chosen animal

Materials

• Paper plate masks (pre-cut)
• Crayons and markers
• Feathers
• Stripes and spots stickers
• Elastic string

Instructions

1. Show examples of jungle animal masks.

2. Let each child choose an animal to create.

3. Provide pre-cut mask shapes with eye holes.

4. Help children decorate: stripes for tigers, spots for leopards.

5. Add features like feathers for birds.

6. Attach elastic for wearing during play.

Educator tip

Pre-cutting makes this manageable—focus on the decorating process.

Assessment

Observe creative choices and ability to name their animal.

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• Jungle Dance Party
• Goodbye Jungle Book
• Jungle Animal Parade
• Jungle Collage
• Monkey Moves
• Jungle Sounds
• Jungle Drums
• Animal Footprint Printing