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M is for Monkey Animals > Mammals > Endangered Animals > Rainforest | Jungle > Monkeys Crafts > DLTK's Printable Monkey Crafts Colors | Numbers | Shapes skills addressed during craft assembly Holidays & Events > *Jan. or Feb. > Chinese New Year *June > Zoo and Aquarium Month *Dec. 27th > Visit the Zoo Day Online story time > Animals > Monkey theme |
Age group: Older toddlers to early
elementary Young children will have fun learning about monkeys. Other printable support materials and links to related activities are provided. Let's get started. Activity 1: Animals > Mammals > Rainforest > Endangered > Monkeys Science and social studies objectives: * Understand that people need to respect animal and plant life, natural resources and habitats. * Identify ways people help protect these living things so that they are not endangered or become extinct. * Define and understand the terms: - extinct: to die out, there aren't any left alive - endangered species: when an animal or plant species is in danger of becoming extinct. * Identifying an endangered animal: monkey * Identifying at least one endangered animal in your geographical area, country or region. Learn a few basic facts about this animal. Review the activities and online resources suggested below to prepare and expand on the objectives. Where to start? Ask children what they know about monkeys, or if they have seen pictures or read stories that have a monkey character, for example "Curious George." Ask children if they have heard about endangered animals or extinct animals, and what these terms mean to them. Keep notes of their responses. Basic facts about monkeys: A monkey is a small mammal that is one of the primates. Monkeys have very flexible hands and feet. Some kinds of monkeys have tails which they use to hang from trees. Different kinds of monkeys live in Central and South America, Africa, and Asia. The monkey is one of the twelve animals featured in the Chinese zodiac, therefore, appropriate to present for a Chinese New Year theme. We need to take care of monkeys, because many species are endangered (review and define) and could become extinct (review and define). View these two monkeys that are endangered: Geoffroy's Spider Monkey (Central America), Mantled Howler Monkey (Mexico to South America), People around the world are dedicated to protecting endangered animals and their unique habitats. Activity > Online Jigsaw Puzzle > Monkey Skills: Problem solving, bilingual English and Spanish Here is an online puzzle the children will enjoy with a fun monkey image. The default puzzle is 6 pieces. Click on the change cut button to change shape and number of pieces. Activity 2: Alphabet Letter M Monkey lesson plan printable activities Present letter M is for Monkey with fun printable activities. Activity 3: Online Story and activity with Champ the Monkey Online story > Bananas for Lunch Skills > Number order 1-10 This cute story of a monkey eating ten bananas. The story helps children learn and count numbers one to ten. Online activity > Count the Bananas Skills > Numbers > Counting and number recognition 1 to 4 Take the children to count the Bananas with Champ the Monkey. Allow the children to roll the mouse over the answers to hear the number. Children may need some help with the activity depending on their age. Make sure to count together. Related activity: Nutrition > Bananas Activity #4: DLTK's Printable Monkey Crafts All you need is a printer, paper or lightweight construction paper (trim to fit printer), glue stick, scissors and something to color with. Before craft assembly conduct some learning activities for the craft activity: 1. Math > Shapes | Colors: Identify colors and shapes. Count and number the craft templates. 2. Skills developed during craft assembly: Scissor cutting and coloring (precursors to handwriting), problem solving, and fine motor skills. 1. Monkey paper craft craft holding a banana 2. Monkey face paper craft (can be mounted on a CD 3. Paper plate monkey face craft (same as above but using a paper plate) 4. Monkey craft (uses a toilet paper tube) 5. Children's: Curious George Book Break activities & crafts Activity 5: Monkey Coloring Pages for Puppets and Display These coloring pages can be printed on sturdy card stock paper to make hand puppets. Color, cut out and attach a craft stick to the back. Use the coloring pages for educational display during discussion about monkeys. |
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