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January 18, 2012

Animals in Winter

Planning for our upcoming ‘Animals in Winter’ theme?

This two-week unit is the perfect follow-up to our recent ‘Jan Brett’ and ‘Snow & Ice’ units – you’ll find lots of opportunities to make connections to children’s prior knowledge.

We found a few links that you might find helpful. Feel free to use the comments to share your suggestions, too! Enjoy!

• Who am I? Select an animal to hear its name in Spanish. http://www.storyplace.org/preschool/activities/circleofanimals.asp?themeid=6
• Make a mouse mask.
  http://www.storyplace.org/preschool/activities/mousemask.asp?themeid=6
• Hedgie’s Surprise – use this great book by Jan Brett to extend the theme.
  http://www.brighthub.com/education/early-childhood/articles/68951.aspx
• Penguins! Lots of activity ideas submitted by teachers.
  http://stepbystepcc.com/animals/penguin3.html