{"title":"Preschool Zoo Worksheets","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"zoo-animal-amp-sight-word-emergent-reader-a3349","title":"Zoo Animal \u0026amp; Sight Word Emergent Reader","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-738 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Zoo-ER.jpg\" alt=\"zoo animal emergent reader preschool printable\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: mrsjumpsclass.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis adorable emergent reader created by Deanna Jump, kindergarten teacher and creator of the blog, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/mrsjumpsclass.blogspot.com\/2011\/03\/zoo-unit.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Jump's Class\u003c\/a\u003e, would be the perfect compliment to any animal or zoo unit. Each {coloring!} page features a different zoo animal, describes one of their special characteristics, and offers your child(ren) or students a chance to practice using the popular sight word, \"has\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmergent Reader Considerations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce completed, separate the page images from the text, inviting your students to use the pieces to play a matching game.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd a second page to each booklet entry, providing a space for students to draw their own rendition of each animal as well as a space for them to cut out pictures {from postcards, old National Geographic magazines, etc.} of the animal. \u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-739\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Zoo-ER-Insert.jpg\" alt=\"zoo animal emergent reader preschool printable insert\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever you decide to incorporate this fantastic printable, your preschoolers are sure to love the activity! Visit Mrs. Jump's Class blog for the download and for other great resources!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHappy Learning!\n\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-25\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Blog-Signature1.jpg\" alt=\"signature\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734105530393,"sku":"A3349","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Zoo-ER.jpg?v=1522781703"},{"product_id":"zoo-animal-flash-cards-a3356","title":"Zoo Animal Flash Cards","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-771 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Zoo-Flash-Cards.jpg\" alt=\"preschool zoo animal flash card printables\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: oopsey-daisy.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese adorable zoo animal flash cards can be found in the \"Z is for Zoo\" school packet at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/oopsey-daisy.blogspot.com\/2011\/03\/z-is-for-zoo.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eOopsey Daisy\u003c\/a\u003e {a blog designed and maintained by Alison a teacher, mother, and crafter who is kind enough to share her incredible creations!}. Along with other fantastic activity ideas and printables, these flash cards are sure to provide your preschoolers with tons of zoo animal fun!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere are a few ways in which you can incorporate these cards into your lessons\/curriculum:\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable id=\"wp-table-reloaded-id-42-no-1\" class=\"wp-table-reloaded wp-table-reloaded-id-42\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Preschool-Printables-Table-12.jpg\" alt=\"baby block 1\" title=\"Preschool Printables Table 1\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-84\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003ePrint, cut, and laminate the flash cards and have students use them to play a memory\/matching game.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-2\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Preschool-Printables-Table-22.jpg\" alt=\"baby block 2\" title=\"Preschool Printables Table 2\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-85\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003ePrint, cut, and laminate several sets of cards, inviting your students to practice simple patterning exercises {AB\u003cem\u003eAB\u003c\/em\u003e, ABC\u003cem\u003eABC\u003c\/em\u003e, etc.}.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-3\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Preschool-Printables-Table-32.jpg\" alt=\"baby block 3\" title=\"Preschool Printables Table 3\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-86\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003eInvite students to practice their sorting skills using unique parameters {i.e. animals I like vs. animals I dislike, animals I've seen vs. animals I have yet to see, etc.}. You might also consider using the cards to collect data about the class as a whole, having students 'vote' on different prompts {i.e. favorite zoo animal, least favorite zoo animal, etc.} and creating bar graphs of the results.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-4\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Preschool-Printables-Table-42.jpg\" alt=\"baby block 4\" title=\"Preschool Printables Table 4\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-87\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003eHave students try their hand at \"Animal Charades\". Place the zoo animal flash cards into a basket, inviting student a volunteer to draw a card, act out the animal for their classmates, and continue giving clues until their fellow students guess the animal on the card. You could do a similar \"Pictionary\" activity, having a volunteer \u003cem\u003edraw\u003c\/em\u003e the animal while classmates guess.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-5\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Preschool-Printables-Table-51.jpg\" alt=\"baby block 5\" title=\"Preschool Printables Table 5\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-128\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003eHave students practice ordering the animals several different ways - alphabetically, from biggest to smallest {this exercise will take previous research as to animal weights, etc. and can be a fun learning activity even if students do not get the order correct}, tallest to shortest, etc.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever you decide to use the cards, the adorable graphics and adaptability of the printable make them a great resource for the preschool classroom! Head on over to Oopsey Daisy for the download and, while you're there, be sure to check out the rest of the \"Z is for Zoo\" unit!.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHappy Learning!\n\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-25\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Blog-Signature1.jpg\" alt=\"signature\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734106742809,"sku":"A3356","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Zoo-Flash-Cards.jpg?v=1522781711"},{"product_id":"were-going-to-the-zoo-unit-activities-amp-lapbook-a3398","title":"We're Going to the Zoo! - Unit Activities \u0026amp; Lapbook","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-1219\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/zoo1.jpg\" alt=\"Zoo Lapbook Preschool Printable\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.homeschoolshare.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmi Brainerd has put together a wonderful set of activities {and the printables that go along with them} at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.homeschoolshare.com\/zoo.php\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eHomeschool Share\u003c\/a\u003e to help your kiddos learn about the animals that can be found at the zoo! Based on a fantastic list of zoo literature, students will love reading the books as a class and completing the various exercises that go along with them. This multi-book theme unit features various lapbook exercises as well as individual activities for you to choose from. The best part is, Ami provides the answer keys to each exercise so they truly require little work on your part!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-1220\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/zoo-book.jpg\" alt=\"Zookeeper Occupations Fill-in Book Preschool Printable\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.homeschoolshare.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExample Activity: {Occupations} Zookeeper\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter reading Mary Jean Hendrick's \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf Anything Ever Goes Wrong at the Zoo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, invite your kiddos to think about the different duties performed by a zookeeper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey train animals in order to take care of them better. For example, zookeepers train grizzly bears to stick their long claws through the fence so that they can be cut and shaped {for safety purposes}.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey feed the animals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZookeepers maintain the animals' living spaces - clearing out waste, cleaning up unsafe debris, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter brainstorming a list of zookeeper duties, have students use Ami's \"Zookeeper Hot Dog Book\" printable {pictured above right} to record each of them using drawings and simple sentences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBe sure to visit Homeschool Share for this and many other fantastic zoo activities\/printables!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734118735897,"sku":"A3398","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/zoo1.jpg?v=1522781782"},{"product_id":"itty-bitty-teeny-tiny-word-books-a3409","title":"Itty-Bitty Teeny-Tiny Word Books","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-1302 \" title=\"ib-book-farm\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/ib-book-farm.jpg\" alt=\"Farm Literacy Preschool Printable\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.jmeacham.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe found the resource link for these fantastic itty-bitty teeny-tiny word books at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.jmeacham.com\/emergent.readers.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Meacham's Classroom Snapshots\u003c\/a\u003e and had to share! With three available themes - zoo, farm, and neighborhood - each booklet provides students with exposure to new vocabulary words, strengthens letter recognition, and builds pre-reading skills {along with some coloring fun!}.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike little themed dictionaries, these word booklets can be...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFashioned into emergent readers {as designed}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut apart and used as flash cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlaced in a flip book and used for independent study\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsed together to play a sorting game {i.e. separate the animals\/items that belong  \"on the farm\" from those that belong \"at the zoo\"}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut apart and used to play a memory\/matching game {e.g. concentration}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBe sure to head on over to Jessica's classroom website for these and other great downloadable resources!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734120505369,"sku":"A3409","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/ib-book-farm.jpg?v=1522781793"},{"product_id":"jungle-animal-silhouette-matching-a3562","title":"Jungle Animal Silhouette Matching","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-2400\" title=\"Thumbnail Shadow Matching[13]\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Thumbnail-Shadow-Matching13.jpg\" alt=\"Problem Solving Matching Game Preschool Printable\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: preschool2prek.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe just recently stumbled across \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/preschool2prek.blogspot.com\/2011\/03\/jungle-animal-cards.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMeasured in Moments\u003c\/a\u003e and thought this animal themed matching activity Sandra created would be a great compliment to your summer activities... perhaps as a supplement to a zoo unit or field trip! Great for improving memory, strengthening problem solving skills, and teaching critical thinking, we know your kiddos will love the quirky clip art and will have fun working to create the correct matches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA few suggestions...\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the cards to play a game - i.e. Concentration, Go Fish!, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd in a lesson on patterning, using the cards to create various combinations - i.e. AB, ABC, AABB, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the cards in a paper bag, mix them up and invite each student to select one. On your count, invite you students to find their classmate who holds the match to their card.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate a file folder game, securing one set of cards to the folder and inviting students to take turns matching the second set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor this adorable download, be sure to visit Measured in Moments!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734152355865,"sku":"A3562","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Thumbnail-Shadow-Matching13.jpg?v=1522781980"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/collections\/Zoo-ER.jpg?v=1530028031","url":"https:\/\/www.supplyme.com\/collections\/preschool-zoo-worksheets\/subject-language-arts.oembed","provider":"SupplyMe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}