1 Furry friend
ADULT-LED
Introduce a baby animal to the children.
Key learning intentions
Respond to significant experiences, showing a range of feelings when appropriate
To have a developing awareness of their own needs and be sensitive to the needs of others
Adult:child ratio 1:6
Resources
Assorted paper, pens, pencils and crayons, clipboards, digital camera, young animal, photograph of the fully-grown animal.
Preparation
* Some time before the activity, make a team decision about using animals in the setting, including any health and safety implications and policies.
Staff may choose to introduce a resident pet, or it may be more appropriate to negotiate with a parent/carer or staff member to bring a growing pet into the setting on a weekly or fortnightly basis. The most appropriate resident pets are guinea pigs, but rabbits, puppies or kittens would also be suitable as visitors. If the animal is very young, but used to handling, it may be appropriate to bring the mother into the setting too.
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