Pets Study

Why DO WE INVESTIGATE PETS?

Pets are beloved parts of many families and classrooms. Young children love to watch their animal friends and imitate the animals' movements, sounds, and expressions. Have you ever seen children become engrossed in watching colorful fish aquariums or noticed how children are drawn to slithery, bumpy reptiles?  Pets teach children the importance of taking care of others, showing affection, being sensitive to others' needs, and developing lasting friendships.  

A study on pets not only offers opportunities for children to explore a topic that interests them, but it also allows children to gather information, become more aware of the world around them, and solve problems. Children will explore many types of pets; investigate what pets eat, how they communicate, and what they need; observe people caring for pets; and learn about jobs related to caring for pets. Children will gather data, meet interesting people, explore a variety of materials used to care for pets, and create their own shelter or pet store. A study of pets also offers a meaningful way for children to use literacy, mathematics, the arts, and technology to investigate and represent their understanding of important concepts related to physical development, science, and social studies. Pet's study will continue throughout the month of march and beginning of April.