Animals and Me 1
1. Set the Scene for Storytelling
Set up a few tables with different craft materials. Dress up a twig as a child using cloth and googly eyes. Introduce this character as a new pupil named Beano (or let the children choose a name). Invite the class to imagine Beano’s background.
Then, tell the story "Beano’s Friends" (see Downloadable Materials), acting out emotions and movements with the children. Use the "Story cards" (Downloadable Materials) as puppets, stick them onto card and hold them up with kebab sticks.
2. Explore the School Grounds
Take the children on an animal-spotting walk around the school. When you find an animal, ask “I wonder why…” questions about what it’s doing or how it looks. Help the children get curious and connect with the animal:
“What would Beano say? What would the animal reply?”
Important! If children ask to pick animals up, remind them that wild animals can be easily scared or hurt. Compare this with pets like cats or dogs that enjoy human contact.
3. Create Animal Friends
Back in class, invite the children to make their own animal characters using craft materials. They can include themselves in their artwork, too. Talk about the animals you saw outside as inspiration.
4. Make a Class Display
Create a display titled Me and My Animal Friends! using the children’s creations. Add individual or group photos of the children next to their animals to show the connection.
Resources & Equipment Needed
- Twig;
- Cloth scraps and googly eyes;
- Thick card and kebab sticks;
- Paper, card, glue, scissors;
- Coloured pens or pencils;
- Art and craft supplies of your choice;
You can download these instructions in PDF by clicking here: Generate PDF
Downloadable Material
Activity Sheet_Animals and me 1
PDF Document
Beano's story (EN and ML)
PDF Document
Story cards
PDF Document
Make sure to take photos of:
1. Children dramatizing the story2. Children looking for animal friends
3. Children drawing/making animal friends
4. Final display
Activity Photos for Inspiration
Learning Outcomes & Curriculum Integration
Subjects
- - Emergent curriculum
Learning Outcomes
Animals and Me 1 Learning Outcomes
1) Children who develop a strong sense of identity
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1.2 Children who develop a sense of independence and autonomy |
4. I can name the things that I am good at. |
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5. I explore opportunities to test my abilities e.g. drawing a picture |
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6. I know that there are consequences if I do not respect the rules. |
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7. I look after the resources available in my setting. |
2) Children who have a positive self-image
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2.1 Children who believe in themselves fully aware of their potential and capabilities. |
1. I interpret my ideas creatively e.g. through art, |
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2.2 Children who gain confidence in themselves and their achievements |
2. I am prepared to try things out. |
3) Children are socially adept
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3.1 Children who are capable of establishing relationships with others. |
2. I understand I need to negotiate with others about shared activities and act accordingly. |
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6. I express my ideas in matters that affect me |
4) Children who are effective communicators
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4.1 Children who are capable of using different forms of media for communication. |
1. I can communicate independently and initiate a conversation verbally in L1 and L2. |
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2. I listen attentively and respond appropriately in L1 an L2. |
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4.4 Children who are aware of different language systems, notably L1 and L2. |
2. I recite a selection of songs, rhymes and stories in L1 and L2. |
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3. I can tell the difference between words in L1 and L2. |
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4.6 Children who are versatile with the use of numbers, data handling, shapes and measurement and print in context as a means of production of knowledge and information as well as meaning making and comprehension. |
4. I can recognise and name numbers, describe size, length, volume and capacity. |
6) Children who nurture positive attitudes towards learning and become engaged and confident learners
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5.2 Children who develop positive dispositions to include enthusiasm and motivation, curiosity, questioning, concentration, perseverance, imagination, ability to accept alternative suggestions/ criticism. |
1. I show a positive disposition towards learning, am curious and enthusiastic in my learning |
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6. I can follow and extend my interest with enthusiasm and concentration. |
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5.3 Children who broaden knowledge and reinforce their understanding through availability of and access to various sources of information. |
1. I can broaden my knowledge through enquiry and discovery. |
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2. I can make connections between the experiences and understandings to make sense of the world around me. |
7) Children who develop appropriate physical skills
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6.2 Children who develop control and coordination of smaller movements.
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3. I can manipulate a pair of scissors to cut various materials, |
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4. I have developed the use of a dominant hand. |
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5. I can hold a marking tool using the correct tripod grasp |
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7. I can make creative representations of experiences, stories and events, |
Integration with Curriculum
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Activity |
Topic |
Proposed Time |
Resources |
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Animals and Me 1 |
-Myself/ My Friends
-The Garden
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All Year round |
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