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C > C is for Cat or Letter K > K is for Kitten Animals > Pets > Cat or Kitten Character Education > Caring Crafts > Cat or Kitten Holidays and Events > Cat events Online story time > Fables | Fairy tales Nursery Rhymes Online Coloring > Halloween > Cat Online Jigsaw Puzzles > Cats |
During these activities
children can experience the following learning activities: 1. Introduce or practice letter C for Cat with matching printable materials and cat or kitten craft that features a tail or legs shaped like letter C or letter K for Kitten. 2. Learn basic facts about domestic (house) cats. The domestic cat is the most popular pet in the U.S.A. 3. Shapes practice: circle, half circle, triangles and ovals featured in the craft templates. 4. The cat or kitten crafts are appropriate to include during Halloween holiday activities, a theme related to pets or in conjunction with related literature, nursery rhymes or educational online story, preschool video or TV programming. 5. These activities can be conducted separately over a number of days. Activity 1: Story time > Cats 1. Decide what book, story time online or educational video/TV program can be introduced to generate enthusiasm for the topic of cats. Once your theme is selected prepare for discussion and dialogue. Suggestions: 1. Character education: Caring Read and print the online story Carrie the Caring Cat, and visit the parent and teacher resources. 2. Aesop Fable > Print and read Belling the Cat. 3. PBS's Online Activities > Sagwa: The Chinese Siamese Cat for children 5-8, don't miss the caregivers area. These program and activities are suitable for Chinese New Year Celebrations. 4. Nursery Rhyme: Three Little Kittens with illustrations, great for toddlers and preschoolers. 5. Fairy tale: Puss in Boots Ages 6+ Version #1: Puss in Boots > part of the KIDOONS Network adapted for young children Version #2: Puss in Boot with illustrations *Puss in Boots theme coloring pages: 1, 2, 3 Activity 2: Alphabet Lesson Plan Printable Activities Letter C is for Cat or Letter K Kitten Comments/Suggestion: Since the crafts features letter C on the tail template or legs template, perhaps you would like to consider presenting the letter C alphabet activities or letter K for Kitten. There are various materials for both letters. Make sure to explain the difference between a cat and a kitten. Activity 3: Select a Cat or Kitten Craft Review printing and assembly options that best meet your needs. Before assembly conduct some of the learning activities suggested. Activity 4: Learning about Cats (Pet): Animal Facts Activity (online) Ages 3+ - after cat craft is assembled 1. Encourage a discussion and dialogue: * Demonstrate the cat or kitten poster, children are holding their finished craft. * Ask the children if they have ever seen a real house cat or have one as a pet and discuss comments. * What do they know about cats, write their comments in board. * What sounds does a cat make. * Discuss some fun basic cat facts, here are a selection of resources: 1. Wikipedia.com 2. National Geographic - Cats Activity 5: Online Jigsaw Puzzles: Realistic Cat and Kitten Skill: Problem solving and letter recognition Enjoy these online puzzles. These are great for a break and the whole family can enjoy them by adjusting the amount of pieces from 6 to 247 - click on the shape button. Cat Puzzles > Letter C Cat and Clown | Cat taking a nap Kitten Puzzle > Kitten and yarn Activity 6: Online Coloring and Print > Halloween Cat on a Jack-o'-Lantern Skills: Using the computer mouse and color recognition Additional printable materials related to cats & kittens: Cat Coloring Pages Use for display, bulletin board, or a homemade coloring book. The images are large and can even be used to make awards or take home activities. |
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