A common theme in preschool classrooms is pets.
Children enjoy talking about their pets and hearing about others' pets.
Seeing each other's pets in person on specially planned Pet Day or during a Pet Week is even more enjoyable. Inviting family pets to visit the classroom is a good way to make the study of pets more meaningful and to include families in the curriculum. A variety of activities are planned to help children gain math, science, and social studies concepts as they explore pets. Encourage the children to talk about a dog they have at home or one they know. They can predict where they think Ruff's Bone is or where the dog will travel next.