Help your young students read and write about features of animals with a printable Animals and Characteristics Write the Room activity.
Let’s Try Writing About Animals and Characteristics With Year 1!
Are you getting ready to rev up your early years’ science instruction? Are you also hoping to incorporate some cross-curricular content? If so, you’re in the right place! We’ve been compiling some fantastic resources to guide your instruction on animals and characteristics.
This Animal and Characteristics Vocabulary and Writing Centre provides a fun, interactive way to help young students understand more about the body features and characteristics of living things. The set contains 24 vocabulary word/picture cards that students use to identify the different parts of animals and descriptive characteristics of groups of animals. Students can refer to the vocabulary cards while completing the writing prompts in their centres.
A Year 1 Writing Centre & Features of Animals Lesson in One!
Display the Features of Animals Vocabulary cards on the board or in a pocket chart and discuss them with your students. Once familiar with the vocabulary terms, provide them with one of the included worksheets.
Through this activity, students will expand their vocabulary and develop writing skills using academic language.
Easily Prepare This Animal Characteristics Activity for Your Students
Use the dropdown icon on the Download button to choose between the PDF or Google Slides version of this Animal Characteristics Activity.
Print on cardstock for added durability and longevity. Place all pieces in a folder or large envelope for easy access.
This resource was created by Lindsey Phillips, a teacher and Teach Starter Collaborator.
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