Materials
Jump rope
Ball
Hula hoop
Balance beam or masking tape
Whistle
Red, white, and blue ribbons or chocolate coins
Large blocks or crate
Instructions
1. Discuss with the children the work of veterinarians. Explain that they take care
of animals in zoos, circuses, farms, water parks, and hospitals.
2. Show the children some of the tools that vets use, making sure to use the
correct names of the tools.
3. Play a take-away game. Show the children the veterinarian materials, cover
them, and take one away (without the children seeing). Uncover the remaining
materials and ask the children to guess which one is missing.
More to do
Art: Encourage the children to use paper, paint, collage materials, or clay to
make a real or desired pet
Field Trips: Take the children to a zoo, pet store, or farm.
More Field Trips: Take the children to see a pet show.
Literacy: Encourage the children to dictate stories about their pets or livestock.
Write down their words.
Social Studies: Invite a representative from the ASPCA to visit the class and talk
about pet care.
More Social Studies: Invite a pet groomer to visit and demonstrate his or
her job.
