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Students help make a list of creatures they see every day, like bugs. Draw pictures of each. Take a nature walk and see how many can be found. (Fly, ladybug, spider, worm, beetle, crow, seagull, squirrel, etc)

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Students will read and write/draw stories featuring animals.

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Students draw peacock eyes and feathers, then cut them out and glue/staple them together to a paper headband. Hold a peacock parade.

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Students pick an animal. Draw it large on a poster. Students use different materials to "paint" it. Cut out magazines, leftover construction paper, pipe cleaner, bottle caps, etc.

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Students get different animal hats/masks to color and cut out. When ready, they take turns acting/sounding like that animal for the class. They can go outside and pretend to all be the animals running/hopping/flying/etc.

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Draw animal structures: wing, leg, beak, claw, talon, feathers, body, thorax, tail, etc. Give each student some pages of these to color and cut out. They then use those to create their own animal. Depending on age, they can label body parts in target language, or they can cut out labels.

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Totschooling - Toddler, Preschool, Kindergarten Educational Printables

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Learning about different types of animals and their names is a fun activity that young children enjoy. I created this free printable in which children classify and sort 20 animals into 4 groups: fish, mammals, insects and birds. This activity builds vocabulary, critical thinking and observation skills!

My kids love this activity and enjoy doing it over and over again. I made sure to laminate the sorting mat as well as the 16 animal pieces, and I used velcro to attach the pieces.

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This free printable activity is a guest post that I made for The Happy Housewife almost two years ago, and I wanted to share it on my website as well. The link below will take you to the guest post where you can download the file.

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Animal Classification and Sorting Activity

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Learning about different types of animals and their names is a fun activity that young children enjoy. I created this free printable in which children classify and sort 20 animals into 4 groups: fish, mammals, insects and birds. This activity builds vocabulary, critical thinking and observation skills!

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These animal sort and classify activities are an awesome addition to science centers. They are also great for kids who simply LOVE animals!

Activities that involve sorting and classifying are great for building language and semantic knowledge. Kids learn to name the animals, identify their attributes and place them into categories.

The following activities can be mixed and matched to suit the ability levels of your students.

These animal sort and classify mats help kids explore pets, zoo animals, farm animals, garden bugs, desert animals, polar animals, ocean animals, jungle animals, forest animals and wetland animals.

The mats come in both a blank and picture version.

Young children can begin by matching the animal pictures to the animals on the mats.

Older children can use the blank mats and match the animal pictures to the mat with the corresponding heading.

These hands-on animal sorting activities are great for helping kids to learn about animals. I've also made a variety of worksheets to help consolidate their learning.

The animal sort and classify worksheets included cover topics such as animal habitats, animal attributes, places animals live and animal classifications. There are also some animal research worksheets.

In addition to the sorting mats, I also love sorting animals into groups using sorting labels. I begin by choosing a focus, for example sorting zoo animals and farm animals. Then I place the two headings on paper plates or in hoops.

Kids need to name the animal and then place it into the correct category. For this activity you can use animal pictures or animal figurines.

Sort By Attributes

Animals are perfect for exploring attributes in math and science. You can sort by attributes such as patterns or whether the animal has feather, fur or scales.

I have been busy collecting animal figurines for a few years! They are one of my favorite teaching tools as they can be used across all learning areas. I found most of mine at dollar stores or department store like Kmart.

Kids can also sort animals by how they move. Do they move in water, on land or in the air?

Sort By Classification

Older kids or those that simply LOVE animals, may need a challenge! For these kids, I recommend teaching them to sort animals by classification.

Kids can learn the difference between vertebrates (have a backbone) and invertebrates (no backbone). They can also learn more specific classifications such as reptiles, mammals, crustaceans and so on.

For young kids, I generally includes spiders under the umbrella of bugs. But as they develop their knowledge I move on to teaching them more specific classifications such as insects and arachnids.

For those of you who need reminders about the characteristics of each classification like me, I've included a reference guide. :)

You can grab the animal sort and classify activities .

Animals is one of my favorite themes to teach. So I've made a free set of free animal worksheets which help kids to identify color words and develop their scissor skills.

You can download them below.

You can check out my full range of cutting practice activities .

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Animal Sort and Classify | Fairy Poppins

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It took me a while to figure out how to make a spider web obstacle course for my kids.

You would have thought I'd go straight to the expert for help - a spider - but it took me a little while to figure that one out.

While searching for spider web structures, I found this excellent diagram. It was almost exactly what I wanted my obstacle course to be like. I love that it points out the parts of a spider web too, and I'll be using these terms to explain how I made the obstacle course.
Image from Brisbane Insects
You will need :

A lot of rope

Two 1.5 meter stakes

One smaller stake, about 30cm long

Nails

Matches or lighter

Glue gun (affiliate)

Craft string

How to make the spider web obstacle course

1. Knock two tall wooden stakes into the ground, about 1.5 meters apart.

2. Place the smaller stake into the ground between the two larger stakes.

3. Start by assembling the bridge threads and anchor threads (like the diagram above). Ensure you burn off the ends of the rope or they'll fray.

4. Use nails to attach the rope to the stakes.

5. Make a rope circle to start the auxiliary spiral (see photos). I attached the radius threads to the rope circle using a glue gun. I made another rope circle for the other side of the web too, to give it further support and make the web look good from both sides.

6. Now the fun starts. Just like a spider, make the auxiliary spiral first (to support the web before starting the more intricate capture spiral). Glue the end of the rope to the auxiliary circle and then weave the spiral through the radius threads. It held quite well at the start of the spiral for us but when you move outward, you'll need to use the glue gun to secure it onto the radius threads.

7. Make sure you increase the space between the auxiliary spirals as you move outward to give that spider web effect.

8. Now make the capture spiral. I used craft string for this part.

9. Attach the string to the auxiliary circle (in the same way you made the auxiliary spiral) and start weaving though the radius threads. This time though, kept the gap between the strings a similar length apart. Don't make the gap wider.

10. Once you've run out of room to weave, you're done.

Make your spider web obstacle course glow!

The spider web looks awesome at night with these solar dragon fly lights though them too!

Next week I'll be posting activities that you can do with the spider web obstacle course, plus a free fly/butterfly mask printable that was a hit with my kids and the kids next door.

Building a spider web obstacle course may take a little more effort, but it was well worth it.

Have you made a spider web with your kids? I'd love to see your results - email me or tag my socials!

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How to Make a Spider Web Obstacle Course - Mother Natured

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It took me a while to figure out how to make a spider web obstacle course for my kids. You would have thought I'd go straight to the expert for help - a spider - but it took me a little while to figure that one out.

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If your children love wildlife and they're asking lots of questions about them, especially questions about where they live, then this activity is perfect to build on their knowledge of animals and animal habitats.

You might like to start with a basic animal classification activity like this one and move onto this Animal Habitat Activity later. It's always a good idea to ease into learning about more complex natural systems by understanding the animals themselves, first.

If your children are already quite knowledgeable about wildlife already, jump right into this one. Your kids will learn:

That may wildlife live in specific habitats

Some wildlife live in more than one habitat

Many animals live together in habitats

Plus they'll build scissor and fine motor skills too.

Introduce Animal Habitats

Firstly, it's important you explain the different types of places that animals live and then ask them to give you examples of animals that may live in each:

Arboreal - live in trees

Terrestrial - live on the land

Aquatic - live in the water

Animal Habitat Activity

1. Cut out some pictures of wildlife. All different types. We used magazines and old picture books

2. Ask your children to draw the following on a page: tree, land, and water.

3. If your children are old enough, ask them to label the sections terrestrial, aquatic and arboreal.

4. Next, ask your children to glue the animals onto the habitat where they belong.

5. While they are doing this you can walk around and ask them probing questions. The best animals to ask about are the animals that may live in two different habitats. It really gets the children thinking critically about the task. Once you've finished, they can display their finished in the classroom or on your wall at home.

Follow up activities:

I'd suggest asking your children to write in a journal and reflect on this activity.

Which animals did they struggle with and why?

What were some of the animal adaptations that were similar in each habitat (legs, feathers, scales)?

What's something new you learnt about an animal?

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A Sorting Animal Habitat Activity for Little Learners

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If your children love wildlife and they're asking lots of questions about them, especially questions about where they live, then this activity is perfect to build on their knowledge of animals and animal habitats. You might like to start with a basic animal classification activity like this one and move onto this Animal Habitat Activity later.

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The recycled toilet rolls in our craft bin had been piling up. The twins had just started toilet training and if I didn't do something soon, we would be overrun, swimming in a playroom filled with faintly ocean fresh-scented cardboard rolls. What's worse is that my mum started to collect hers for me too. What could I do with them all? We needed a project, a BIG toilet roll project!

So, we got one- toilet roll animals.

Over a couple of months, every few days I'd sit down and craft an animal out of toilet rolls.

'What animal would you like me to make today, Miss Possum?'

And each time she'd reply with a completely different animal from the last.

I'd craft it and she would paint it. Then once it was dry, we'd add a little more detail on each. We used three craft items: toilet rolls, a good craft glue (or super glue for the hard drying parts) and acrylic paint.

Toilet Roll Animals

Pig Toilet Roll Craft

Our first creation was a pink pig, which I haven't added into this top photo simply because it's been so well-loved that it's fallen apart now and therefore won't be showing up in any of the later activities. Here's a picture of it in its former glory

Gorilla Toilet Roll Craft

Move on a month later and I'm sitting at the table wondering how on earth I'm going to craft a gorilla-a gorilla for heaven's sake! I did it. I don't know how I did it, but I did.

Elephant toilet roll craft

We tried to use one whole toilet roll for the body each time. Other toilet rolls were used to make heads, trunks, feet and other extremities. I found the elephant trunk quite challenging but I like a challenge!

Cheetah Toilet Roll Craft

The cheetah was a lot of fun. We especially enjoyed painting this one!

Squirrel Toilet Roll Craft

Miss Poss had never seen a squirrel, so I'm not sure where this request came from but I like squirrels despite the fact that I've never seen on. I hope all you US readers think I've done an okay job!

Koala Toilet Roll Craft

I was thrilled when a koala craft was put forward. I know them well, they are simply adorable and I didn't have any problem with motivation to make this one.

Horse Toilet Roll Craft

Horse. I was dreading having to make the horse. I had NO IDEA how I was going to make the neck. Turns out my fears were warranted because I really struggled with making this toilet roll animal craft!

Frog Toilet Roll Craft

I love frogs. I enjoyed this one!

Cockatoo Toilet Roll animals

When I look at them all lined up together above, it really does bring me joy. Joy because Miss Possum and I spent time together. Joy because they look amazing! And joy because we completed our mission by using well over 25 toilet rolls in the process (although they're already piling up again!)

We have a few activities planned for the animals, and I'll do a follow-up post on that later down the track.

Why don't you try to make your own toilet roll animals and recycle those cardboard rolls that just keep piling up too?!

Other animals you can make using toilet/cardboard rolls:

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AMAZING Toilet roll animals you'll want to make! - Mother Natured

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The recycled toilet rolls in our craft bin had been piling up. The twins had just started toilet training and if I didn't do something soon, we would be overrun, swimming in a playroom filled with faintly ocean fresh-scented cardboard rolls. What's worse is that my mum started to collect hers for me too.

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Print, color, glue--then act out each animal!

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Introducing my free printable Animal Movement Dice!

Moving or making sounds like an animal is something our family does daily. If it's not my husband jumping around scratching himself like a monkey, it's me imitating any animal noise I hear outside.

Not only does animal imitation teach your kids more about wildlife, it also serves as a great way to spend time laughing and playing as a family. Kids love animals! They also love to put their imagination to use, making this the perfect activity for nature-minded kids.

The Dice: see how it works

If you're not a crazy animal-mad person like me, it might be harder for you to draw out your inner animal. So, here's a free downloadable Animal Movement Dice for you and your kids to enjoy.

Check out how much fun we had!

Animal Movement dice instructions:

1. Print the template on thicker than average paper (100% recycled paper if possible).

2. Cut the template out

3. Bend all the tabs and lines to make construction easier

4. Glue it together to make the wildlife dice.

Wildlife dice game instructions:

1. Decide on whether you will imitate movement, sound, or both.

2. Let your child throw the dice.

3. Imitate the animal it falls on.

Animal Movement and Sounds

On all fours (arms and legs) and hustle around the room. Wombats also LOVE to dig!

A wombat's vocalization sounds like the grinding of teeth. Ch, ch, ch, ch!

Move around fast and jump every now and then.

If you can flick your tongue and make it vibrate with a sound coming through it that very similar to the sound a cricket makes if you can't make that sound you just say 'chirp, chirp'.

You can imitate a flying cockatoo by putting your arms out and flapping.

They have a call that sounds like a laugh. Coo, coo, cah, cah, cah.

This one is easy! You can yawn and fall asleep (remember they sleep in a tree, so no curling up on the floor) or you can also pretend to climb the tree or eat gum leaves.

This is a hard one. Koalas bellow. The best way to describe it is that they sound like a grunting pig. The experts make a koala sound by breathing in, not out. Give it a try! You can now learn here!

Hands flat together, out in front of you and clap. Move from side to side, imitating the fluid movements they make as they swim through the water.

Snap, snap, snap!

Hop high and hop proud with two paws out in front of you.

Kangaroos don't make much noise, except when they are cranky with another kangaroo. It almost sounds like a humpf! The only other sound they tend to make sounds like grinding their teeth. A skippy-like flick of the tongue will suffice.

Update: You can now learn to bellow like a koala too. Try it!

I hope you love this animal wildlife dice as much as we do!

Here's some Top Wildlife Songs to extend on moving like animals!

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Gorgeous Animal Movement Dice for Kids - Mother Natured

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Introducing my free printable Animal Movement Dice! Moving or making sounds like an animal is something our family does daily. If it's not my husband jumping around scratching himself like a monkey, it's me imitating any animal noise I hear outside.

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Animal crafts for kids are fun all year round, and we have quite a collection of different ideas for many of the animal species.

From simple crafts toddlers can make, through preschooler friendly projects, to kindergarten craft ideas and ones for older kids, you are sure to find a project just right for you. And we have more than one craft ideas for most animals, so be sure to check them all.

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Some of our latest animal craft ideas for kids to make

Here are some of our latest animal project tutorials we have shared:

Animal Crafts for Kids from A to Z

This collection of animal crafts for kids is sorted by alphabet. We do add new animals to the list as our collection of ideas grows.

Alligator / Crocodile

Scary or amazing, crocodiles and alligators are a fun project to make with your kids.
Check all of our crocodile / alligator ideas
Bugs

Bug projects are especially popular during spring time, but bug lovers love making these projects all year round. We have ideas from cute ladybugs to creepy crawly spiders.
Check out all of our crafty bugs
Bats

These nocturnal animals are especially fun to make over Halloween.

Bear

Read a good bear book with your kids and then go on a bear crafting adventure. This theme is especially popular with preschoolers.
See our collection of bear crafts
Bee

Bees are one of the more popular bugs if you ask kids, and we've been especially crafty when it comes to this subject.
See the buzzing bee ideas
Butterfly

Another kid favorite are butterflies. These wonderful and colorful creatures are great for artsy projects.
Bunch of butterfly crafting ideas for kids
Cat

We can't have a list of animal themed arts and crafts without one of our favorite animals... Cats! Black one are especially popular at Halloween time, but this theme is fun to make all year round.
Get crafty with cats
Caterpillar

Caterpillars are a great theme for kindergarten and preschool, as they go well with some of kids all time favourite books. The little pom pom caterpillars have been one of our most popular projects, and kids love to take them home. They are a wonderful alternative to a pet rock.
Browse our caterpillar ideas Chicken / Chick
Perfect to complement learning about chicken life cycle or to have fun with over Easter holidays. We've got many cool ideas to share with you.
Browse chic and chicken craft ideas
Dogs

Dogs are known as humans best friend and a popular crafting topic with kids. We have a wonderful collection of ideas for you, suitable for all ages.
Browse dog creative activities.
Fish

Fish can be made as part of pets theme or as ocean / sea animals theme.
Check out fish project ideas
Fox

So your kids are mad about foxes? We can't really blame them as foxes trully are magnificent, and slightly funny, animals. From fun looking origami foxes to all time popular toilet paper roll craft foxes, we are sure you will find the project best suited for your needs.
Browse through fun fox projects for kids to make
Frog

Frogs are most popular during spring time, best time of the year to observe the frog life cycle. Add to your science lessons by bringing these animal arts and crafts ideas to life. Corner bookmarks are always great to make.
Check out froggy fun
Hedgehog

One of our favorite animal crafts to make are hedgehogs, hands down. We've got a bunch of project suitable for preschoolers, kids in kindergarten and older kids and with some help, toddlers will manage quite a few too.
We're crazy about hedgehogs so we have lots of crafting ideas
Ladybug

Another one for all the bug lovers, ladybugs are here to delight!
Whether you call them ladybirds or ladybugs these ideas are equally awesome
Lion

They say lion is the king of the animals, but is he the king of animal crafts for kids? Who knows! If this animal is one of your kids favorite ones, it certainly can be! From origami, through toilet paper roll crafts to ones utilising nature's crafting materials.
These lions arts and crafts are awesome and we're not lion (oh the cheesy puns)
Octopus

From projects that are made just for fun, to a great one using paper cups to help kids tackle emotions.

Peacock
Wonderful peacock craft ideas
Penguin

Next bird in our collection of animal crafts for kids is the penguin, one of the rare birds that can not fly But who needs flying when you are rocking a penguin look?
Browse fun penguin inspirations
Pig

Pink piggies are the coolest. Super intelligent animals and usually well loved with children.
Browse through fun pig craft ideas
Rabbit / Bunny

Learn how to make origami bunny or make the most adorable little rabbits using paper strips, amongst many other cool ideas.
Browse bunny rabbit inspirations
Reindeer

Insanely popular at the end of the year, even more so with a red nose, but these are fun to craft all year long.
Browse Reindeer Crafts for Kids to Make
Shark

Take a bite at these crafts during Shark week, or any other time of the year that you feel like having some chomping time.
Chomp on these shark project ideas
Sheep

Super popular to make in spring time.
Let's make some sheep crafts
Turtle and Tortoise

Another super popular one from our list of animal crafts for kids is the turtle or tortoise theme. Goes well with the ocean theme or just to do in appreciation of this fun animal.
See fun turtle and tortoise ideas
Turkey

It's turkey time! Turkeys are such fun birds, and a little bit terrifying at the same time.
Check the funky turkey crafting ideas
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Wildlife in Central-America | Central American Animal List | AZ Animals

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Learn about all the amazing animals in Central-America. Discover Central American animals you've never heard of, and learn amazing facts about the ones you have!

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What animals are native to South America?

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What animals are native to South America?

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10. Giant Galapagos Tortoise

The Giant Galapagos Tortoise, also known as the giant tortoise, and is one of the largest living species found in the Galapagos Islands. Their weight can reach up to 500 pounds and they can grow to a staggering height of five feet. The tortoises found in the humid highlands tend to be larger in size, and have domed shells and short necks. On the other hand, in the dry lowlands, they are smaller in size, have saddle-backed shell shapes, and have longer necks. The tortoises with saddle-backs are mostly found in the dry islands, where it is hot and sparse kinds of vegetation lived, whereas the Domed-shelled tortoises are said to be found in the areas with lush green vegetation and cooler places. They are mostly seen soaking themselves in the sun to receive warmth, and when the temperature goes down they are found to be sleeping in mud or water to keep them insulated.

9. Anaconda

The Anaconda is found in the tropical areas of South America, and is said to be the second longest snake in the world by length and the largest in the world by weight. These snakes' lengths reach, on average, up to 3 to 4.5 meters, though can reach much longer spans. They belong to the Boa family, and are said to be heavy in body structure. Anacondas belong to the super-order of " Squamata ". They are green in color with black blotches that cover their lengths. Their heads are narrow in shape, and their eyes are set high upon their heads. The Anaconda is a nocturnal reptile, as they are mostly found at night. Given that they are not venomous, their prey is killed mainly by way of constriction.

8. Capybara

The Capybara is the largest rodent in the word, and is found in the areas of savannas and dense forests of South America. The animal has a heavy and barrel-shaped body, with their fur is a reddish brown color. Their underside is yellow-brown in color. Their length is around 4 feet, and they have 62 centimeter long tails, and a body weight of 66 kilograms. Other features of the capybara body are webbed feet, longer hind legs, three toes on the rear and four on the front feet, and vestigial tails. They have a dominant male in each group who possess a distinct scent, and communication is done through purrs and whistles. They generally nap throughout the day and graze throughout the night.

7. Southern Right Whale

This marine mammal is mostly seen in Antarctica, but for breeding it will visit the coasts of Brazil, Chile, and Argentina, as well as South Africa. The Southern Right whale is usually seen with callosities on the head, a broad back area, no dorsal fin, dark grey or black skin, and an arch-shaped mouth beginning above the eye. They get attracted towards human populations and are active in the water, and return to their birthplaces after every 3 years.

6. Piranha

The Piranha is an omnivorous fish found in the fresh waters of South American rivers. Specifically, they are found in the Amazon Basin and the Orinoco River. Their lengths can range from 26 to 43 centimeters. They have sharp teeth which are found in both jaws. These tightly packed teeth form one of the strongest bites in the animal kingdom. However, despite popular belief, piranhas are actually quite shy and not typically very aggressive towards humans.

5. Andean Condor

The Andean Condor is found in the Andes Mountain, and is said to be the largest flying bird found in South America. The areas these birds inhabit are found in Venezuela, Peru, and Chile. The Andean condor is mostly found in the areas at an altitude of around 5,000 meters with open grasslands. Their weight is said to be around 15 kilograms, with a body length of 4 feet and a wingspan of around 10 feet. The Andean Condor is known to take long flights. Uniquely no flapping of the wings is done in higher altitudes where gliding is possible. The Andean condor communicates through pecking and varied vocalizations.

4. Llama

Llamas are found in the wild in the Andes Mountain range, as well as in the form of domesticated livestock in many areas of the Americas, Australia, and Europe. They live in higher altitude areas in the wild, and are found in abundance in Bolivia. Their height is around 5.9 feet to their head tops, and their weight can reach 200 kilograms. They are intelligent and they learn quickly, and are curious, socialized, and use humming as a communication form.

3. Caiman

Caimans mostly inhabitant the areas of Central and Southern America. They are part of the Alligatoridae family. Some of them are seen in Brazil and Mexico, where they live along the river edges. They average around 3 feet long, and the largest of them is the Black Caiman. Their features are ventral armor with bony scutes, slender teeth, and a bony septum. They remain alert while hunting, and radar is used to locate water so that they can find the basins if any case presents wherein their current basins dry up.

2. Tapir

South American Tapirs are mostly found in the forest regions of Central and Southern America, especially in the Andes Mountains of Peru. Related species are also found in some Asian countries. They average around 6 feet long, 3 feet high, and their weight is around 300 kilograms. The coat is generally black or grey, and they possess stubby tails, hoofed toes, and white-tipped ears. They spend most of the time underwater, usually cooling themselves off and swimming. They seem to enjoy sinking to the bottom bottom of the water and remaining submerged for a time.

1. Coatimundi

The Coatimundi (or Coati) is related to the raccoon family, and is mostly found in South and North America, especially in Mexico and Peru. They are usually 127 centimeters in length, and they weigh around 11 kilograms. The color of their body is reddish or yellow-brown, and in some cases it is found to be black. A social creature, it lives in large groups. However, males join the females only during the breeding season, and communicate through grunting or snorting.

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The Giant Galapagos Tortoise, also known as the giant tortoise, and is one of the largest living species found in the Galapagos Islands. Their weight can reach up to 500 pounds and they can grow to a staggering height of five feet.

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China has a very large landscape which is home to a great variety of wildlife. The diversity in the wildlife of China includes 562 mammal, 346 amphibia, 4936 fish, and 403 reptile species. China has the third largest number of mammals in the world. Animals such as the giant panda are endemic to China. Some of the animals that are native to China include the Asian elephant, sable, dugong, Pallas cat, North China leopard, binturong, clouded leopard, Tibetan macaque, golden snub-nosed monkey, and the giant panda.

10. Asian Elephant

The elephant is the largest land animal on earth. However, the Asian elephant is slightly smaller than the African elephant. They can be differentiated from the African elephant by their smaller rounded ears. Their ears help in cooling their body through radiation. The Asian elephant showers by sucking water with their trunk then spraying their body. The elephant uses its trunk for drinking, grabbing, breathing, and smelling. Their main meals are bark, grass, roots, and fruits. Then female Asian elephants live with their young ones in family herds while their male counterparts roam freely. Their pregnancy takes a total of twenty-two months. One interesting thing about the Asian elephants is that they can be domesticated. They help in activities such as falling trees and carrying humans.

9. Sable

The sable is mainly found in the northern parts of Mongolian mountains in China. The sable is a weasel-like creature. It weighs between two to five pounds and has a length of between 15-20 inches. The sable feeds on meat. Its other family members include; mink, badgers, otters, and ferrets. Their body color ranges from brown to a dark color that is almost black. They have patches on their neck that has a salmon color. The sable uses the sense of smell and hearing for hunting. They are therefore very stealthy for successful hunting. They feed on birds, small mammals, and fish. Sables enjoy living in temperate forests.

8. Dugong

The dugong is found in the warm coastal waters of the Pacific Ocean. They are quite big, and they are vegetarians. Dugongs have very similar behavior and appearance to the manatees. The major feature that differentiates them is the dugong's tail that is fluked like the one of a whale. Scientific studies show that they are related to the elephant despite not having similar appearance or behavior. Dugongs mainly feed on underwater grass. They can go up to six minutes in water. Dugongs can be spotted alone, in pairs, or in large herds. The pregnancy of a dugong is 12 months.

7. Pallas Cat

The Pallas cat is almost the size of a domestic cat. However, it looks bigger since it is long and built, and has a dense coat. The coat keeps it warm in the cold and changes color depending on the season. During spring, the fur turns fox-red while in winter it turns grey. Their body hair becomes longer and heavier during the cold season. The length of their body ranges from 50 to 60 centimeters. They weigh 2.5-5.0 kilograms. The male Pallas cat is heavier than their female counterparts. Their large eyes with a big forehead make them display a flat face.

6. North China Leopard

The North Chinese Leopard is one of the world's Big Cats. Despite being known as the North China Leopard, some are found in Russia. They are listed as Critically Endangered with less than 100 individuals seen in the wild. They are often found in elevated forests and are well adapted to cold temperatures. They display a shorter cream-colored coat in the summer and a longer golden or yellowish-red coat in the winter. The coat has black rosettes year round.

5. Binturong

The Binturong is scientifically known as Arctictis binturong. Their lifespan differs; the male binturong have an average lifespan of 18.8 years while their female counterparts have an average lifespan of 15.6 years. Their gestation period ranges between 84 and 92 days. The binturong weighs about 142 kilograms at birth and about 20 kilograms at maturity. They mature after three years. Their tail of between 50 and 85 centimeters elongates their body length that ranges between 60 and 90 centimeters. Their body color ranges from black to brown silver or white on the tips. These colors give the binturong a grizzled appearance.

4. Clouded Leopard

The clouded leopard is scientifically known as Neofelis nebulosi or Neofelis diardi. This leopard has a lifespan of about 13 years. Their gestation period ranges between 86 and 95 days depending on the species. The young ones weigh about 170 grams at birth. They take about 25 months to mature. The clouded leopard is between 68 and 105 centimeters long. Their tail that is about 70 centimeters long elongates their body. The males are heavier than the females. The male clouded leopard has an average weight of 23 kilograms while the females weigh about 12 kilograms. Clouded leopards are very good at swimming.

3. Tibetan Macaque

The Tibetan Macaque is also known as Stump-tailed or Pere David's Macaque or the Short-tailed Tibetan Macaque. They are the largest species of macaque. Their thick fur is quite long. The fur is very dense on their head and around their ears. The coat is warm protecting them from cold during the winter season. A few Tibetans are black while others are greyish brown. Young macaques have a darker fur with a silver tinge. Their eyelids are light-colored. They have a large cheek with a muzzle that is hairless. The females can be differentiated from the males by the red skin around their eyes.

2. Golden Snub Nosed Monkey

The Golden snub-nosed monkey is also known as Sichuan snub-nosed monkey. This species of monkey is very rare and can only be found Southwest and central China. The Golden snub-monkey has long golden-brown guard hair on their backs. This feature makes it be identified easily. Their name comes as a result of their nose that is unique with no protruding nasal bones. Some scientists believe that this type of nose helps them to avoid frostbites. The size of guard hairs differentiates the male subadults from the female ones. The male adults have more and longer guard hairs than the subadults.

1. Giant Panda

The giant panda is part of the bear family. The body of the giant panda is covered by a thick black and white coat. However, black fur is predominant since it covers its long wrist bones, legs, shoulders, muzzles and eyes. These animals weigh up to 330 pounds. They have a tail of about fourteen centimeters that attenuates their 150-centimeter body. They are about 90 centimeters tall. They feed on meat and plants, with the majority of their diet composed of bamboo. One interesting fact about the giant panda is that they spend about 12 hours a day eating. They are majorly found in Southwest China.

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China has a very large landscape which is home to a great variety of wildlife. The diversity in the wildlife of China includes 562 mammal, 346 amphibia, 4936 fish, and 403 reptile species. China has the third largest number of mammals in the world. Animals such as the giant panda are endemic to China.

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Japanese macaques are known to bath in hots pring pools during the cold winter months.

Japan has a diverse habitat that supports several species of animals. There are about 153 species of mammals in the country, of which 3 are critically endangered, 22 are endangered, and 13 species are categorized as vulnerable. Below are some of the animals that are native to Japan.

10. Red-Crowned Crane

The red-crowned crane is a large crane known is as a symbol of luck and longevity in some parts of the world. The Japanese crane is among the rarest East Asian cranes. Their name originates from the patch of red bare skin on the crown which turns brighter during the breeding season. The red-crowned crane is snow-white in color with black on the lower parts of the wings. Males also have black cheeks, throats, and necks while the females are gray in these spots. The cranes are found in the Hokkaido and are mostly non-migratory. They are omnivores and feed on rice, carrots, and water plants.

9. Ussuri Black Bear

The Ussuri black bear is the largest Asiatic black bear subspecies. It is native to the Far East including the Korean Peninsula. The Ussuri black bear is named after the Ussuri River which runs through Russia and China. It has white or cream "moon" collar that is common on Asiatic black bears but has larger ears compared to other species. The male bear weighs approximately 200 kg while the female weighs 140 kg. Ussuri black bears spend most of their winters in dens and are mainly nocturnal. The bear is technically omnivorous but predominantly herbivorous, feeding on grass, nuts, and termites.

8. Stellar's Sea Lion

Stellar's sea lion is a species of sea lion that has been categorized as near-threatened. Their recent significant, unexplained decline has attracted considerable attention. Adult Stellar's sea lions are lighter than most sea lions. Its color ranges from pale yellow to tawny and sometimes reddish. Males can be distinguished from the female by the higher forehead and coarser hair around the neck. The sea lions live in coastal waters because of the cool temperate climate. They are mainly carnivores but can fall a prey to killer whales.

7. Japanese Pond Turtle

The Japanese pond turtle is a species of turtle belonging to the family Geoemydidae. It is endemic to Japan and is locally known as "Nihon ishigame". Its population has significantly decreased over the last two decades mainly due to habitat loss. However, it is yet to be declared threatened. The turtle has a yellowish-brown carapace and olive-brown head. The female is bigger than the male and can grow up to 21 centimeters long. However, males have longer tails. The diet of a Japanese pond turtle is varied and include frogs, water insects, tadpoles, and earthworms.

6. Green Pheasant

The green pheasant is endemic and native to the Japanese Archipelago and the national bird of Japan. It is mainly found in Honshu, Kyushu, and Shikoku. The bird is spread throughout its range and can always be seen on farmlands and human settlement. The male green pheasant has green plumage on its breast and flanks while the female has brownish-black plumage. The males are slightly larger than the female. In Japan, those with hunting licenses are allowed to hunt the bird. They can capture at most two male birds per day. However, shooting a female bird is not permitted.

5. Japanese giant salamander

The Japanese giant salamander is endemic to Japan and found across southwestern Japan. An adult salamander can grow to approximately 5 feet long and weigh 55 pounds. The Japanese giant salamander is the second largest amphibian in the world. It has a brown and black skin that helps it to camouflage against river bottoms. Its eyes are small and have no eyelids while the mouth runs across the width of the head. The Japanese giant salamander protects itself from predators by releasing a strong-smelling milky substance. Its diet consists of insects, fish, and frogs.

4. Sika Deer

The Sika deer is a deer species native to parts of East Asia and also introduced in some parts of the world. The species is in overabundant in Japan. The name "Sika" comes from the Japanese word "Shika" which means deer. The Sika deer is among the few species of deer that do not its spots upon reaching maturity. Some species have large spots while others have nearly invisible spots. The pelage color ranges from mahogany to black. The coat darkens during winter. It mainly forages during the day in patchy clearings in the forest.

3. Japanese Macaque

The Japanese macaque is a terrestrial monkey. It is also called "snow monkey" because it inhabits areas where snow covers the ground for some months of the year. The monkey has a pinkish face and posterior with the rest of the body covered in gray hair. The coat is adapted to the cold area with the thickness increasing as the temperature decreases. The Japanese macaque is omnivorous, eating varieties of food including 213 species of plants, insects, and soil.

2. Dugong

The dugong is a marine mammal and one of the living species of the family Dugongidae. It is the only strictly marine herbivorous mammal. The dugong has a large body with cylindrical shape tapering both ends. The skin is thick and smooth, and is pale in color at birth and darkens with age. The body has sparse hair which is mainly developed around the mouth. The tail flukes and flippers resemble those of a dolphin. Dugongs are common in warm coastal waters. It is referred to "sea cow" because its diet consists of sea-grass. Dugong ingests the whole plant including the root.

1. Amami Rabbit

The Amami rabbit is a rabbit commonly found in Amani Oshima and Toku-no-Shima in Japan. It is a surviving remnant of the ancient rabbits that once inhabited the Asian mainland. The rabbit has short feet and hind legs. Its body is bulky and covered by thick, wooly, dark-brown pelage. The forefeet have strong and nearly straight claws while those on the hind feet are curved. The diet of the Amami rabbit consists of over 29 plant species including shrubs and herbaceous plants.

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Japan has a diverse habitat that supports several species of animals. There are about 153 species of mammals in the country, of which 3 are critically endangered, 22 are endangered, and 13 species are categorized as vulnerable. Below are some of the animals that are native to Japan.

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Make lists of best and worst things about popular house pets. Create a puppet show-down!

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Learn about huge ancient animals like wooly mammoths and saber tooth tigers!

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Megafauna are simply big animals. Elephants are megafauna, as are giraffes, whales, cows, deer, tigers, and even humans. Megafauna can be found on every continent and in every country.

For every living species of megafauna, there are a large number of extinct megafauna. In the age before widespread settlement, without the pressures of human interference, animals were free to evolve into some truly awe-inspiring forms. Imagine beavers the size of bears or wild pigs larger than modern-day rhinoceroses, or even sloths as large as elephants.

Humans can be blamed for pushing many of the most recently extinct megafauna to their limits. It's generally agreed that the populations of many large animals plummeted in the first thousand years or so after humans hit a continent. Our earliest ancestors would, quite reasonably, have gone after the largest animals to feed their families and kill the biggest predators to cut down on competition and attacks. Mix in human ingenuity, climatic changes, and hundreds and thousands of years and you soon get a land denuded of megafauna.

If we should ever perfect time travel, ecologists will be lining up for trips back to study the bizarre zoology of the past. With that in mind, here are nine otherworldly examples of now-extinct megafauna.

Paraceratherium

The Paraceratherium were enormous beasts that lived around 25 million years ago in what is now Asia. Standing nearly 20 feet tall at the shoulder, Paraceratherium remain the largest known species of mammal to walk the Earth.

Our fossil record of the Paraceratherium is relatively sparse, so it's hard to say what they looked like exactly, but the general scientific consensus is that they had long, muscular necks and heads not unlike a hornless rhinoceros. Their long reach allowed them to graze on tall trees.

Though all of the entries on this list were large creatures, none of them were really anything a person would have to worry about. But not this one. The megalodon can be best thought of as a giant great white shark - a highly capable predator sitting at the top of the food web. It could grow to be more than 50 feet in length and sported teeth seven inches long. The megalodon dined on whales, dolphins, porpoises, and giant sea turtles.

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9 Extinct Megafauna That Are Out of This World

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Megafauna are simply big animals. Elephants are megafauna, as are giraffes, whales, cows, deer, tigers, and even humans. Megafauna can be found on every continent and in every country. For every living species of megafauna, there are a large number of extinct megafauna.

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1. Where do penguins live around the globe? Map it. (Hint: Not all in the cold!)

2. How many kinds are there? Draw life-size examples of each kind of penguin.

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Songs- sing songs in the target language, practice them daily so that the campers learn the words, can be songs from the teacher’s country or translated from English (for example- “Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes”).

Hand-Clapping Chants- learn hand-clapping chants.  Practice them daily so campers learn to do them on their own.

Outdoor Games- learn popular games from the teacher’s country or play a game campers already know (soccer, hopscotch) but with the new vocabulary from the target language

Scavenger Hunts- In a scavenger hunt, the teacher creates a list of items to go out and find.  For example, if you are practicing colors, the teacher would write all of the colors on a piece of paper.  After, the class would walk around the school or outside together to try and find as many green, blue or yellow items as possible.  Kids can work in pairs to see which group can locate the most items.

Stories- Bring in books in the target language to share with the class.  Tell stories using puppets.  For the Blue and Yellow camps, tell the students stories and fairy tales that they are already familiar with (Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Little Red Riding Hood) but in your own language.  Share popular stories and folktales from your country.

Whispering Game- Divide the class into two teams. Line up the players. If there is an odd number of players, one can be the teacher's "helper". The teacher or his helper whispers a message to the first person of both group A and group B. The game only starts when both players know the message. Then each player whispers the message to the next player in his group successively until the last player gets the message. The team which can repeat the message first and correctly receives a point. This can be a good way to learn “common phrases.”  For a bigger challenge in the Green camps, have the last person in line write the sentence or phrase on the whiteboard.   Start the game over with the second student of each group becoming the first ones in line.  From- http://iteslj.org/games/

Role Playing- Set up role playing activities that use the vocabulary you are studying in class.  For example, help the students set up a restaurant (older kids can create their own menus) and then act out/play restaurant using the vocabulary for food, taking orders, and paying the check.

Act Out an Activity-This is a game-like activity to teach verbs of movement (run, jump, laugh, speak, read, etc) in the target language.  One student simply acts out some activity (e.g. cooking) and the other students guess what that student is doing. The student who guesses correctly acts out another activity.  From- http://iteslj.org/games/

Flashcards- Use picture flashcards to practice new vocabulary.  Have students help you make the flashcards. For example if you are learning the names of places in a community (school, bank, post office, police station, etc), have one child draw a picture and, if they are older, write the name of each place.  Then collect the pictures and use these as flashcards to review the vocabulary as a class.

The Hokey Pokey- Translate this song into your own language.  This is a fun way to practice the names of different body parts.  All kids stand in a circle while they sing.  They follow the movement instructions in the song. Repeat the song with different body parts. “You put your ARM in.  You put your ARM out.  You put your ARM in and shake it all about.  You do the hokey pokey and you turn yourself around.  That’s what it’s all about!”

Simon Says- One child or the teacher is the leader.  In the target language he/she says “Simon says touch your arm.”  Everyone else copies the leader.  The leader continues to give commands that the group follows.  If the leader gives a command without saying the words “Simon says” and someone does the command, he or she is out.  This is a great game for practicing body part vocabulary or verbs (dance, stretch, sign, sit down, stand up, etc.).

Commando (similar to “Simon Says”)- The teacher is the commando and gives commands to the class and/or individual students. This is a great energy burner as well as review of actions colors, numbers or anything else you can throw in. E.g. "Jump 10 times", "Touch your (body part)", "Touch (classroom object", "Turn around", "Stand up / Sit down".

Bingo- A great game to practice a lot of different vocabulary- numbers, letters, shapes, colors, etc. For example, if you are studying animal vocabulary, have each student create a unique bingo card with a picture of a different animal in each square.  Have students take turns being the “caller” and calling out the vocabulary words.

Ball Games to Learn New Phrases- Everyone (including the teacher) sits in a circle.  The teacher has a ball or other item in her lap.  She introduces a new phrase to the class (for example “my name is ---”).   The teacher says the phase and then passes the ball to a child. The child repeats the phase, adding his or her own name, and then throws the ball to another child.  Each child repeats the phrase until the ball comes back to the teacher.  At this point the teacher can introduce a new phrase (for example, “I am --- years old”).  The game continues with the new phrase.   This can also be used with questions “Do you like----?”  “Yes, I do./No, I don’t” or “Can you -----?”  “Yes, I can./No, I can’t”

Journals- On the first day make a journal where campers can record the new vocabulary words that they learn throughout the session.  Campers can take time to decorate the cover to make it unique/special.  Each day they can write the new words that they learn in the journal.  Green campers could write stories or poems that incorporate some of the new vocabulary they learn.

Jump Rope Games- Campers learn a jump rope chant in the target language and then practice it together outside.  For example, this jump rope chant in Spanish which practices counting:

“A, E, I, O, U ¿Cuántos años tienes tú?  Todavía no lo sé, pero pronto lo sabré...uno, dos, tres, cuatro......”

Line Activities- Use this game to practice a new phrase (for example:  “How old are you?”  or “When is your birthday?”).  Introduce the phrase to the students.  Practice it a few times together. Then tell the kids that they must make a line in the order of their birthdays from January to December.  The child with the earliest birthday in the year will be first, while the child with the latest birthday will be last.  Children must ask and answer the question “When is your birthday?” until they correctly get themselves in order.

Tongue Twisters- Learn and practice a tongue twister (a rhyme or sentence that is difficult to say) in the target language.  Here’s an example of a tongue twister in English:

Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.

A peck of pickled peppers Peter Piper picked.

If Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers,

where's the peck of pickled peppers Peter Piper picked?

Paper Airplane Game- Draw a target (with points - like a dart board) on the white board or use a cardboard box in the middle of the room. Then, students make paper airplanes and launch them after they answer your question in the form of a sentence. Correct the students’ sentences as needed. Often kids will repeat the sentence several times to get it right just so they can throw their airplane.  From- http://iteslj.org/games/

Guess the Letter on Your Back- This game is used to practice the alphabet or characters. Divide students into groups and ask them to stand in line and give the students in the front of the line a piece of chalk to write on the blackboard. Then write with your finger a letter on the back of the students at the end of the line. They must do the same with the student in front of him/her and so on. The students with the chalk try to guess the letter or character and write it on the board. From- http://iteslj.org/games/

Describing Appearances & Characteristics of People-Each student is given one sheet of paper. One student sits at the front of a room.  He/she describes a person and the rest of the class draws the person being described. Once the student has finished describing that person, each student shows his/her drawing. The laughter from this is hilarious as the impressions tend to make the character in question look funny.  Students can get creative by saying (in the target language) that the person has “three, long arms” or “six big, green eyes.” From- http://iteslj.org/games/

Guessing the Word from a Drawing- Ask one student to be in front of the class. Give him/her a word that can not be seen by other students. He/she will draw (on the blackboard) a picture expressing the concept of the word.  The rest of the class have to guess the word. If you are keeping score, the one who drew the picture gets the point if the class can guess the word. From- http://iteslj.org/games/

Market- Talk about some famous markets in your country and how they might be different from a market here. What kinds of things can people buy?  When are they open?  Do you bargain? Create and set up a market in the classroom.  Have some kids be the “vendors” and other kids the “shoppers.” Give the shoppers some pretend money to use.  Have them practice phrases and numbers that you have learned to “buy” different items at the market.  After a while, have children switch the role of vendor or shopper.

Mixed Up Stories- Take a simple story in the target language and cut it up into different sections. Mix up the sections of the story.  The child can work with a partner or a small group to put the story together.  Follow up this activity by looking at new vocabulary in the story, asking comprehension questions, etc.

Stories or Comic Books- Have the campers write and illustrate a story or draw a comic book using new vocabulary or related to one of the themes of the unit.

Song Fill in the Blank- Choose a popular song from your country.  Print out the lyrics and white out 10 or so words from the song.  Have the students listen to the song several times to see if they can figure out the missing words.  Afterwards, review the song together and then sing it as a group.

Words Beginning with a Given Letter- The teacher chooses a letter from the alphabet. Then each student must say a word that begins with that letter. If a student repeats a word that has already been said, then he/she is out of the game. The game ends when only one student remains. That student is the winner. You can increase the difficulty by adding a timer. Only allow each student 5 seconds to think of a word. From- http://iteslj.org/games/

Catching up on your ABC's- This game is short and simple. Write the alphabet on the board. Throw a bean bag to someone and say a word beginning with the letter A. This person must catch the bean bag, say a word beginning with the letter B and then throw it to another person This third person says a word beginning with the letter C and so on. Obviously the game is meant to be played fast. If played with higher level students you may not want to write the alphabet on the board. There are many ways to change the game to make it adaptable to your level of students. From- http://iteslj.org/games/

Alphabet Writing Relay-  Divide and line up the students into two teams. Divide the board into two halves.  Call out an alphabet letter or character that the students know.  Have the first person in line run to the board and draw the letter/character.  Continue...

Basic Flashcard Fun- The teacher simply holds up a flash card and elicits the answer from the students. This can be done in teams with points awarded for correct answers.  We have flashcards for things like emotions, nouns, common verbs, etc.

Beat The Clock-  Time the students as they race to put alphabet, days of the week, or month flashcards in order. Have them try again to see if they can beat their fastest time.

Bluff-  The object of the game is to be the first student to get rid of all his/her cards. Divide the students into small group and deal flashcards to each student. Player 1 chooses a card from his/her hand and throws it face down on the table saying, for example, "I have (a cat)". Player 1 may be telling the truth or bluffing. If player 2 has a 'cat' in his/her hand then there's a good chance player 1 is bluffing. Player 2 should say "No, you don't". If player 1 was bluffing, player 2 gives player 1 a penalty card from his/her hand. If player 1 was telling the truth then he/she gives player 2 a penalty card from his/her hand. Continue until one student is out of cards.

The Bomb- Pass a ball, object or a flash card around a circle of students. When the timer rings, the student holding the ball must answer a question, make a sentence or say a word.

Car Race- Arrange the flash cards in a long line with starting and finishing points. Give each student a counter. The first student throws the dice and moves. The student must say the word on the flashcard he/she lands on. If the student makes a mistake, he/she goes back to his/her original place. Add colored paper between cards to represent 'Take Another Turn', and assign a crash number e.g. #4 on the dice which means the student must return to the beginning.

Concentration / Memory-  Have the students sit in a circle. Spread out the flashcards (2 sets) face down. Students take turns flipping over two cards and saying the vocabulary. If the flashcards are a match, the student keeps the cards. If they are different, they remain face down. The student with the most pairs is the winner.

Conversation Relay- Line up the students in two teams and have the last student in each team tap the shoulder of the student in front and have a conversation E.g. "What's you name?", "How are you?". The student answering then starts the same conversation with the student in front, and so on. When the conversation reaches the front, the student at the front must run to the back and continue the procedure. The first team to get all the students back in their original positions wins.

Crazy Train- Students line up behind the teacher in a choo choo train line. Give commands such as "faster", "slower", "turn left", and "stop".

Draw It Relay- Divide the students into two teams. Whisper a flashcard to the first member of both teams and have them run to the board and draw the word as fast as possible. Award points to the fastest team.

Duck Duck Goose- Students sit in a circle and the teacher starts by walking round the outside of the circle tapping the students on the head saying "duck". When the teacher says "goose" the student whose head was touched must jump up and chase the teacher round the circle. The teacher must sit down in the student's spot before being tagged. If tagged, the teacher must continue tapping heads. If not, the student walks around the circle touching heads. It might be easier to use vocabulary like "cat, cat, dog" or similar, or even "duck, duck, dog" to practice awareness of 'u' vs 'o' and 'g' vs 'ck' sounds.

Find It-  The teacher holds up a letter flashcard. The students must search around the room to find either a corresponding object/picture that begins with that letter or find that same letter written somewhere in the room. The purpose of this game is letter recognition. It can be played as a relay race with two teams racing to find the letters first.

Flash Card Act Out-  Choose one or more students to come to the front. Show a flash card or whisper a word, and have the students act it out. Reward the first student to guess the correct answer. This can be used with many subjects (e.g. sports, actions, verbs, animals, etc.)

Jumping The Line- Put a piece of tape across the middle of the floor or draw an imaginary line dividing the room. Designate ones side as 'true' and the other side as 'false'. Line up the students on the line, hold up a flashcard and say a word. If the students think you said the word that matches the flashcard, they should jump to the 'true' side, otherwise they should jump to the 'false' side. Students who make a mistake should sit out until the next round.

Listen and Order- Put the students into pairs and give them number cards (1-10). Call out numbers (out of order) and have the students put their cards in that order. When finished, have the students chant the numbers in the order you gave them.

Map Game- Use a world map and elicit "Where are you from?", "Where do you live?", "Where do people speak Spanish?", "Where's China?", and any other questions you can think of. Also show and tell the students about where you are from.

Memory Tray (good for practicing vocabulary for food, clothing, animals, etc) Bring in a tray of various review or new objects. Elicit the names of the objects and give the students a minute to memorize what's on the tray. Take the tray away and see how many objects can be remembered. Older students should write a list of objects. The student who remembers the most objects gets a point. Can be done with flashcards.

Musical Chairs- Line up the chairs and place a flashcard on each one. Play some music and have the students walk, skip, jump around the chairs. When the music stops, the students should sit down on a chair and shout out their flash cards. For more excitement remove a chair while the music is playing and make the chair-less student sit out until the next round.

Pass It-  Have the students sit in a circle. The teacher holds up a flashcard or object (e.g. ball, pen, eraser, etc.), says the word and passes it to the next student. That student holds up the card/object and says the vocabulary and passes it on. After a couple of rounds start the flash cards/objects going in the opposite direction. Also try a speed round.

Ship In The Fog (for practicing directions)- Make an obstacle course, put a blindfold on a student and have the other students verbally help him or her through the course. For example: Take 2 steps, turn left, one small step, etc.

What’s Missing?- Scatter 8-10 flashcards face up on the table. Give the students a minute to look at them, then have them close their eyes and take away one flashcard. Tell the students to open their eyes and ask, "What's missing?". Reward the student that guesses correctly.

What Time Is It, Mr. Fox?-  Have the students line up against the back wall. The teacher should stand with his/her back turned to the class. The students must ask the teacher "What time is it, Mr. Fox (or teacher's name if easier)?". The teacher answers with a random time, e.g. "It's four o'clock" - the students take four steps toward the teacher. The students should move the corresponding number of steps. If the teacher says "It's lunch time!", the students must run to safety at the back wall. The teacher chases the students and if tagged, the student must sit out until the next round.

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What are the different types of climate and what kinds of animals live there? Rainforest, tundra, desert,

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On this website, you will learn everything you need to learn about each biome of the world. It's easy to access a specific biome that you need which has all the information you need to learn about each biome. You will have access to the animals & plants of the biome, general information, fun games, lots of pictures, and several videos! Have fun exploring the biomes of the world!

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On this website, you will learn everything you need to learn about each biome of the world. It's easy to access a specific biome that you need which has all the information you need to learn about each biome. You will have access to the animals & plants of the biome, general information, fun games, lots of pictures, and several videos!

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Make a diorama of an animal in its habitat

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Make sure to either save a copy in your own drive, or download/print.

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Students pick their favorite wild animal and make them with paper mache or recycled material (just an idea)  Divide students into groups to work together in the creation of their animal habitat. Students can transform the whole room into a wild atmosphere and when done can enjoy a fun ‘safari’ in the wild.

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Discovering animal sounds with objects around us: Take your students for a walk around the class or outdoors and collect objects that they think can create an animal  sound. ie; crumpling cellophane paper sounds like a tiger  roar? . The sound of 2 wooden sticks (thick pencils or clave)is like a woodpecker? Can a whistle make a sound of a bird? etc…