Measure and cut out the eyeholes and mouth area for each child. Set out art materials and talk with children about the different features of the animals they are making. The children can use paper plates or white paper to bend into beaks or ears. Make two small holes on either side of the children's mask even with the eyes and attach elastic string to one side of the mask. Place the masks on the children's faces and measure the amount of thread needed to secure them.
Children can make costumes for the parade using brown or white craft paper.
Cut a large sheet of paper for each child to wear like a poncho. Ask the children to think of the things that they will need to create their animal body. Assist the children in gathering the materials and colors they will need to create their costumes. Ask the children to put on their animal costumes and think of how their animal moves its body. Choose music or favorite animal songs and invite everyone to create an animal movement dance.