Care of Pets

Age
3-6

Preparation
This can be done as a group presentation.

Presentation

 * 1) Directress gathers the children together in a group, sitting in a circle. She shows the children how to take care of pets.
 * 2) Firstly, define pets. Can a tiger cub be a pet? Can a crocodrile be a pet?
 * 3) The Directress may have an aquarium with fishes in it on a table.
 * 4) The Directress shows the children how to feed the fishes.
 * 5) Tell them the consequences of not feeding and overfeeding.
 * 6) Talk about some common pets and discuss about the ways to care for pets. For example, cats, birds, ..., etc.
 * 7) Show them how to feed the pet and to clean them.
 * 8) Discuss about the kind of food they eat.

Purpose

 * To teach them the care of the environment.
 * To let the child have a sense of belonging.