Category: Foundation

Meeting needs kindergarten

WORKSHEETS SUMMARY

All animals are living things that have needs. Animals also have feelings like humans. This fun and educational worksheet bundle nurture compassion, understanding and respect for farm animals.

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Year Level: K–1

Learning area: Science, English, Visual Arts

General capabilities: Critical and creative thinking; literacy

Classroom poster: Download the Five Freedoms for Animals poster here

Learning Objectives and Outcomes

This worksheet bundle explores the concept that animals have feelings and needs. Students will draw on their own experiences to identify the needs and emotions humans share with other animals, particularly farm animals. They will also learn how visual clues (both imagined and in real life) can tell us how other animals are feeling.

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LESSON SUMMARY

Trotsky isn’t your regular house pet…he’s a pig! He and his human Elvis enjoy a very special friendship. In this lesson, students will learn about the complex and endearing nature of pigs – an often misunderstood animal.

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Year Level: K–1

Learning area: Science

General capabilities: Critical and creative thinking; ethical understanding; literacy

Lesson duration: 120 minutes

Learning Outcomes

Students will:

  • learn about the unique characteristics of pigs
  • understand that pigs have physical, social and emotional needs, just like humans do
  • understand that pigs kept as pets live differently to pigs raised on farms, and that it’s the responsibility of humans to make sure their needs are met.
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Meeting needs kindergarten

WORKSHEETS SUMMARY

Keep your little ones learning and entertained at home! These fun and educational kindergarten worksheets make the perfect boredom busters and nurture compassion, understanding and respect for all animals.

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Year Level: K–1

Learning area: Science, English, Visual Arts

General capabilities: Critical and creative thinking; literacy

 

Learning Objectives and Outcomes

This homeschool worksheet bundle explores the concept that animals have feelings and needs. Children will draw on their own experiences to identify the needs and emotions humans share with other animals, particularly farm animals. They will also learn how visual clues (both imagined and in real life) can tell us how other animals are feeling.

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animals have feelings

LESSON SUMMARY

Trotsky isn’t your regular house pet…he’s a pig! He and his human Elvis enjoy a very special friendship. In this lesson, children will learn about the complex and endearing nature of pigs – an often misunderstood animal.

DOWNLOAD LESSON MATERIAL (PDF)

Year Level: K–1

Learning area: Science

General capabilities: Critical and creative thinking; ethical understanding; literacy

Lesson duration: 80 minutes

Learning Outcomes

Your child will:

  • learn about the unique characteristics of pigs
  • understand that pigs have physical, social and emotional needs, just like humans do
  • understand that pigs kept as pets live differently to pigs raised on farms, and that it’s the responsibility of humans to make sure their needs are met.
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homeschool worksheets pets

LIFE HACKS FOR HOUNDS & HOO-MANS

This fabulous and fun colour-in booklet is perfect for canine-crazy kids! The 13-page booklet outlines important dog care information with helpful illustrations that children can colour in.

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Year Level: Suitable for all ages

Learning area: Science

General capabilities: Critical and creative thinking; personal and social capability

Learning Objectives and Outcomes

This 13-page printable booklet outlines important dog care information, teaching children about responsible dog guardianship and the various responsibilities involved.

Your child will:

  • learn about caring for a puppy
  • understand the importance of walking, bathing and cleaning up after their dog
  • learn some basic information about dog health, safety and first aid
  • learn how to safely travel with a dog and search for a lost dog
  • understand separation anxiety in dogs.
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