Animals: Habitats

Today we'll explore habitats. Read the short facts aloud together first. Point to pictures in the room or out the window that match the idea. Curiosity matters more than memorization — if your child asks a question you can't answer, that's a perfect moment to say, 'Let's find out together.'

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Look around. Name one thing you can see, one thing you can hear, and one thing you can touch right now. Scientists notice the world first.

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   Read these facts: A habitat is where an animal lives. Fish live in water. Bears live in forests. Camels live in deserts. Each animal needs a special place that gives it food and shelter. Q: What is a habitat?

   Parent tip: Read aloud first. Re-read if the question is hard.
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   Where do fish live?

   Parent tip: Encourage answers in complete sentences.

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   Where do bears live?
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   Where do camels live?
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   Why does each animal need its habitat?
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   Where might you see this idea in real life?
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   Connect this topic to something you've seen before.
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   Write one new thing you learned today.
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   Draw a picture of one idea from the passage and label it.
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   Ask one question you still have about this topic.

What is one question this lesson left you wondering about?