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Animals Are Growing

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Materials

pictures of various animals showing them from

babies to fully grown (Note: It is best to use only

three pictures for younger children to sequence; increase the

number for older children.)

cardboard or poster board

Instructions

* Cut holes in the cardboard box
for the windows and doors
(adult-only step).
* Place the box on newspaper.
* Ask the children to select the
color paints they want to use to
paint the doghouse and then
provide the paint in paint cups
with a brush in each cup.
What to Do
1. Ask the children to paint the large cardboard box.
2. Let the paint dry on the box.
3. Place the painted doghouse in an open area in the classroom.
4. Provide various types of stuffed dog animals to use in the doghouse.
5. Add some dog beds, collars, leashes, water and food bowls, and empty dog
food containers.
6. Allow the children to role play caring for a dog by using the doghouse and
dog items.
Assessment
Consider the following:
* Observe the children throughout the activities from painting to role-playing
and record your observations.
* To assess what the children know or have learned, ask them specific questions
such as, "How did you make the doghouse?" What size dog can fit into the
doghouse?" and "How do you take care of the dog?"

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