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Animal Stories

Did you ever wonder what animals were thinking? Students will have fun imagining their possible thoughts and creating artwork to visualize it.

Lesson Plan

Supplies Needed

Gather all the supplies needed to bring your craft ideas to life! From paints and markers to glue and scissors, our crafts section has everything to spark creativity and make every project truly special.

Steps

  • Step 1

    Ask students if they've ever thought about what animals might be thinking. For example, if they have a pet that moves or makes sounds in its sleep, what might it be dreaming about? How about a squirrel who darts this way and that as it crosses the street. Is it thinking about the best way to go?

  • Step 2

    Ask students to imagine an animal and the thoughts it might have. It might be a pet, a bird flying overhead, or a fish coming to the surface of a pond. Have them draw a picture that depicts what it might be thinking about. Then have them make up a short story to go with it. They can write it themselves or ask you to help them write it.

  • Step 3

    Have students present their art and stories to the class and talk about why their animals might have these thoughts.

Standards

LA: Add drawings or other visual displays to written text to clarify ideas, thoughts, and feelings.

LA: Develop real and imagined narratives.

Adaptations

Engaging in pretend play with stuffed animals is important in developing a child's creativity, social development, and problem-solving abilities. Ask children children to make ups stories for their stuffed animals, dolls, or other comfort items. Encourage them to draw pictures that depict what they might think about if they came to life.

Have students form small groups and write and act out a play for animals. Encourage each student to portray a different animal.