Introduce your preschool and kindergarten students to fascinating nocturnal creatures with this engaging Nocturnal Animals Preschool Circle Time Plan! This 5-day resource helps children explore what happens at night, discover which animals are awake while we sleep, and compare nocturnal and diurnal animals through songs, read-alouds, crafts, and hands-on activities.
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๐ฆ Whatโs Included
- 5 detailed circle time lesson plans with objectives, songs, read-alouds, and activities
- โAnimals at Nightโ song (to the tune of The Wheels on the Bus) with printable posters and props
- Read-aloud book suggestions with before- and after-reading discussion questions
- Hands-on crafts, sorting, art, and fine motor activities
- Classroom posters featuring nocturnal and diurnal animals
- Printable worksheets and review pages
- Week-at-a-Glance planning page for easy organization
๐ Daily Lesson Themes
- Day 1: Introduction to Day & Night
- Day 2: Introduction to Nocturnal Animals
- Day 3: Bats and Other Night Flyers
- Day 4: Raccoons and Nighttime Scavengers
- Day 5: Animals Who Live by Day and Night
๐ Educational Benefits
- Builds understanding of nocturnal vs diurnal animals
- Encourages curiosity and observation through guided discussion
- Strengthens fine motor skills with crafts and tracing activities
- Develops comprehension, sequencing, and vocabulary skills
- Supports social-emotional growth through cooperative learning
- Provides multisensory experiences with music, visuals, and movement
โจ Perfect For
- Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten classrooms
- Circle Time, Morning Meeting, or Science themes
- Animal study units or Fall learning themes
- Homeschool and childcare settings
๐ก How to Use
Print the lesson plan for each day and gather the suggested books, props, and materials. Sing the daily song, lead the discussion, and follow the step-by-step activity instructions. Use the printable posters and worksheets to reinforce vocabulary and concepts all week long.
Make learning about nocturnal animals fun, interactive, and easy to teach with this complete Nocturnal Animals Preschool Circle Time Plan! ๐๐ฆ๐ฆ
Happy Teaching ๐
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