Animal classification
Skills
Have your child make and illustrate a list of the different land animals and aquatic animals she has seen.
You'll Need
- Magazines or books that feature animals
- Paper
- Colored markers or crayons
Time
60 minutesLearning Stages
Explore the wonderful world of animals with your child.
Take a nature walk that concentrates on animals. Visit a local zoo, natural history museum, or look through magazines and books featuring animals. Help your child make a list of animals he knows or has seen. Divide the lists into two categories: animals that live on land and those that live in water. Invite your child to draw pictures of the different animals.