Our
class is beginning a new unit in our reading program called Where Animals Live. Animals live in
habitats. Habitats include all the
places where animals live, such as forests, oceans, and city parks. This unit will help students understand
that they can learn a great deal about wildlife from the habitat the animals
live in. Students will hear and
discuss selections that highlight various animals and their habitats such as
the red-eyed tree frog and polar bears.
They will also learn about life within a specific habitat, the desert,
and how wildlife has adapted to its harsh environment.
Animals
that live in habitats very far from our homes are sometime difficult to see and
learn about. Most of us will never
see a polar bear In its natural habitat.
Places like zoos, aquariums and aviaries allow us the opportunity to see
these animals in person. These
places must recreate the animal’s natural habitat so they will be comfortable
and happy.
Activities you
can do with your child:
- Read books about
animals together
- Visit nature
centers, aquariums, aviaries or zoos
- Search the local
newspaper for articles about animals and their habitats
- Have your child
draw their favorite animal in their habitat
- Choose a habitat
and learn about it together
Concept & Question Board:
In our classroom
we create a board for each unit filled with concepts, or facts we already know,
and questions, things we are wondering about. As we read stories in poems in each unit we answer questions
that we may have, add concepts that we have learned and look for answers to new
questions that come up. You and
your student can help add to our concept and question board by looking for
articles and pictures related to the topic. Your student may be interested in reading a book related to
the topic and drawing a picture or writing a sentence to share as a concept for
our board.
Whatever you do at home
to supplement our learning at school is always appreciated!
