The kids loved this rule. They may make impressions of the animals, trace around the edges of the cutters, build terrain for the animals to cross, and fences to enclose the animals. At the beginning of the unit, I ask children what they already know about animals, and I make a list as they talk. Then I ask them what they would like to learn about animals. I get some ideas about what THEY want to learn as I encourage language skills.
Beavers build dams.
If you go up there, sometimes when you pet them they will bite you. I pet bunnies. Bunnies won't bite us. Whales don't splash you a lot. They just splash you a little.