In this story, author Caroline Arnold describes how zoo animals feed and care for their young. Mother and Baby Zoo Animals, by Caroline Arnold Spend time reading together and discussing what the preschoolers have learned. Each of the stories suggested below describe various mother animals and their babies. Read aloud time presents the perfect opportunity to introduce the different names for adult animals and their offspring. It is at this point that you can help the children make the connection to animals - that animals have different names depending on whether they are male or female, and that adults and babies (or offspring) often have different names as well. The answer would be “child.” You can take this opportunity to point out that the same name is used for young females. The answer, of course, is “women.” Now ask them if they can think of the name for a young male. Grown-up males are called “men.” Ask them if they can guess the name for grown-up females. Explain that there are two types of people - males and females.

This is best illustrated by using what the preschoolers are most familiar with - themselves. Beginning the Lessonīefore you begin the preschool worksheet, mother and baby animals lessons or read alouds, you must first introduce the idea that animals have different names depending on whether they are male or female, and adult or offspring.

Mother and baby animals are the focus, and the best introduction is to spend time reading about them. Preschool children have a natural fascination with animals - especially baby animals! Help your little ones learn the names of different animals and their offspring with these lesson ideas and coordinating preschool worksheet.

Mother and baby animal matching game