Weekly Theme: Animals in the World
Activities
PreK-K
Go on a Safari at Home
You don’t have to go to Africa to experience the excitement of a safari. Help your child practice their observation skills at home with this twist on the game of hide-and-seek.
1st-2nd Grade
Craft a Color-Changing Chameleon
Turn a couple of paper plates and some paint into a great visualization of how chameleons change colors to match their settings.
Activities
PreK-K
Paper-Bag Animals
Get ready for your child’s next puppet show by creating these cute paper-bag animals. Make an eagle, an elephant, a lion or a raccoon.
1st-2nd Grade
Create Egg-Carton Turtles
Instead of throwing away empty egg cartons, upcycle them into this easy and adorable turtle craft while discussing sea turtles’ habitats and the importance of recycling.
Activities
PreK-K
Hide and Seek with Camouflaged Animals
Elinor and her friends notice animals that look the same as the places where they hide. Help your child understand camouflage with this animal hide-and-seek game.
1st-2nd Grade
Make a Nature Journal to Observe Animals
An animal observation journal is a great way to keep a record of the amazing animals you observe where you live and for sharing those observations with others.
Activities
PreK-K
Barnyard Match
Play along with Daniel Tiger as he finds matching pictures of barnyard animals in this one- or two-player game.
1st-2nd Grade
Create Clay Animal Tracks
Has your child ever discovered an animal track? In this activity, kids can turn their favorite animal tracks into art by imprinting on clay. When they’re done, hang the finished pieces as art or an ornament or gift them to someone special!
Activities
PreK-K
Nighttime is a Great Time to Explore!
Create a nighttime observation kit and discover the mysteries of the night.
1st-2nd Grade
Amazin’ Amazon
The Amazon rainforest is fll of wild creatures. Your child can learn more about them by going on an animal rescue adventure in this Wild Kratts game.