Dear Families,
It’s time for “Awesome Animals!” Children love animals so
our new theme is an excellent way to help them learn about the characteristics
of different kinds of animals, animal homes, and animal life cycles, which are
all important concepts in science. There are many things you and your child can
do together to explore the world of animals.
• Start with your own pet, if you have one, to teach your
child about pet needs and pet care.
• Talk about the animals you see around your home. Observe
what they look like, where they live, what they eat, and how they move.
• Teach safety rules for being around animals.
• Identify the animals you see in books and on the computer
and television so your child will learn animal names.
In this theme, we will also focus on developing the ability
to pay attention. Encourage children to increase their attention by spending
time focusing on the natural world together. This will be many children’s
favorite theme, so talk with them every day about what they are doing and
learning. Teach your child to be kind to animals!
