Animal Baby Names Activity

Description

Animal Baby Names Activity is a fun way for students to improve their animal vocabulary by matching animal names and pictures with the correct baby names. What’s more adorable than animal babies? That’s right, NOTHING! Did you know that a baby platypus is a puggle? Awwww.

Perfect for . . .

• An icebreaker activity at the beginning of the school year
• An introduction to an animals unit
• Any time you need a break from the regular routine

This product includes:

• Two sets of 40 cards (40 animals total) with the parent animal picture and name written in all caps on one card and the animal baby name in lowercase on the corresponding card. Print these on card stock and laminate them.  See the preview for examples.
• Definitions worksheet for each set that can be used for pre-assessment and completed using a dictionary or other resources.
• Matching worksheet for each set that works well after the activity to assess learning.
• Answer Chart and Keys to Worksheets

Ways to play:

1. Whole Class “Find Your Partner” activity that your kinesthetic learners will really enjoy
2. Small Group “Memory Game”
3. Make Flash Cards for individual students – great for early finishers

My high school students especially loved the whole class game, but you can use this with a wide range of age groups. The worksheets are optional and may not be appropriate for younger students, but all ages will love the animal picture cards!

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Happy Teaching!

Carla Brooks

Science Island