School will be back in session soon, and the afternoon is usually a great, low-traffic time for homeschoolers to visit the zoo! You can spend an entire week (or more!) learning about the zoo with Homeschool Share’s unit study and lapbook.
Here are some optional extras to add even more educational opportunities for you!
Book Basket
My Visit to the Zoo by Aliki
If Anything Ever Goes Wrong at the Zoo by Mary Jean Hendrick
Never, Ever Shout in a Zoo by Karma Wilson
Zany Zoo by William Wise
Zoo by Gail Gibbons
Arts and Crafts
Paper Elephant Craft
Draw a Zany Zoo from Art for Small Hands
This is a fantastic art lesson where students combine three (or more) different animals to create a new animal.
Whimsical Giraffes and Zebras from Deep Space Sparkle
Create a Zoo Map from Let’s Explore
Zoo Animal Art Project (inspired by Yuko Lau) by Kids and Glitter
Food Fun
Zoo Craft Snack by All My Little Gems
Website
The San Diego Zoo has an amazing website that includes animal cams, animal sounds, fun facts, and more! Be sure to explore it during your zoo adventures!