Hands – On Animal Science Unit for Preschool & Kindergarten: Lesson Plans to Explore the Animal Kingdom

Bring the animal kingdom to life in your Preschool or Kindergarten classroom with our hands – on animal science unit.

Introducing young learners to the wonders of the animal world is a fantastic way to spark their natural curiosity and love of science. An engaging Animal Science unit can teach important concepts while providing hands-on, interactive experiences that early learners thrive on.

This comprehensive 5-lesson unit plan is designed to guide preschool and kindergarten teachers through an exploration of animals. Begin learning about the major animal groups to understanding their habitats and life cycles. Let’s dive in!

Explore Animal Science

Or Grab it in our TPT Store

What’s Inside the Comprehensive Animal Science Plans?
5 Lessons that include:

Hands-On, Multisensory Learning:

When we appeal to multiple senses, we create an immersive animal science experience that helps cement scientific concepts in young minds. Also, activities such as building animal habitats and listening to the calls of different creatures, encourages children to actively participate in the learning process. Next, hands-on interactions with replicas, models, and natural items allow preschoolers and kindergarteners to directly observe and investigate the fascinating features of the animal kingdom.

Cultivate Curiosity and Critical Thinking:

Additionally, through open-ended questions, guided explorations, and opportunities for independent discovery, children are empowered to investigate, hypothesize, and draw their own conclusions about the animal world.

A Well-Rounded, Engaging Curriculum:

In order to provide a complete and captivating learning experience, our Animal Science theme includes a diverse range of resources, such as:

• 5 Detailed lesson plans covering: Introduction to Animals,  Animal Needs and Habitats,  Animal Body Parts and Movements, Animal Life Cycles, Animals in Our World.
• Hands-on experiments and activities
• Interactive games and puzzles
• Curated list of children’s books
• Printable worksheets and visual aids

Whether you’re a teacher looking to enrich your curriculum or a parent seeking to foster a love of science at home, our Animal Science unit is the perfect tool to nurture young minds.

Finally, our goal is to cultivate a lifelong appreciation for the animal kingdom.

Interested in more science activities?