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Veterinarians

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Materials

various types of stuffed animals that represent pets

scrubs

stethoscopes

basters or toy syringes

large bandages

splints

prescription pads

camera

note pads

pencils

books on veterinarians

Instructions

1. Provide 12 precut chameleon shapes made
from colored paper.
2. Ask the children to identify the
colors of the chameleons.
3. Have each child sort the
chameleons into groups
according to color.
4. As an optional challenge, ask the
children which group has the
most chameleons. Which group
has the fewest chameleons?
Which groups have the same number
of chameleons?
Poem
The Climbing Chameleon by Laura Wynkoop
A tiny chameleon sat under a tree. And was so near the sky,
Her skin was as green as could be. That her skin turned as blue as the sea.
Then she climbed very high
Teacher - to - Teacher Tip
* Laminate the chameleon shapes so they last longer.
Assessment
Consider the following:
* Can the children identify the colors of the chameleons?
* Can the children sort the chameleons according to color?

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