Animals | Amazing Animals | Animal Kingdom: EYFS/Early Years activities, Displays and ideas
Discover a wild and wonderful world of creatures, big and small! On this page, children will embark on an exciting journey to explore the incredible diversity of the animal kingdom, from pets to wild beasts, and everything in between. Spark imaginative play with our engaging role-play packs, including an 'Aquarium', a 'Zoo', and a 'Veterinary Surgery', allowing children to step into different animal-related roles. Our resources cover a wide range of related animal topics, such as 'On the Farm', learning about 'Endangered Animals', investigating fascinating 'Minibeasts', and exploring the wonders 'Under the Sea', plus much more! Get your learning off to a roaring start with our comprehensive animal themed topic plan idea packs. These resources are designed to foster curiosity, empathy, and a deeper understanding of the amazing animals that share our planet. Let the animal adventures begin! 🐾🐠🦁
Please scroll down to browse our Animal themed activity ideas, printable educational materials, planning inspiration, display resources, classroom & setting management tools and much more! If you’re looking for Preschool, Nursery, Childminder, Reception, SEND or Home Education resources for 0-7 year olds, you’ve come to the right place! Our interactive and engaging EYFS and KS1 learning resources are lovingly made (including original hand drawn images) by early years teaching and learning experts; a husband and wife team. We hope it helps! 😊
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‘Animal Name’ (Visit our new dedicated page featuring a list of animal names and links to all of the resources we have for each them!)
Animal Type/Category - Birds - Fish - Invertebrates - Mammals - Reptiles
Habitat - Oceans - Polar - Wetlands - Woodland
Animal Topics
Animal Role-Play Packs
Animal Planning
Animal Clip Art Packs
Core Animal Topic Resources
Animal Themed Nursery Rhymes
Get Organised Resources
Related special dates - World Animal Day (Scroll down to find out more)
FREE ‘Animal’ Printables | Early Years
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Search by ‘Animal Name’
Visit our new dedicated page featuring a list of animal names and links to all of the resources we have for each them!
Search by ‘Animal Type/Category’
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Please note that we will continue to work on the above pages to create additional topic resources for each!
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Please note that we will continue to work on the above pages to create additional topic resources for each!
Coming soon…
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Related Special Dates
World Animal Day
World Animal Day, celebrated annually on October 4th, is an international day of action aimed at raising awareness about animal welfare, advocating for the protection of animals, and promoting the preservation of wildlife and their habitats. It seeks to inspire individuals, organisations, and governments to recognise the importance of animals in our lives and to take steps toward improving their well-being.
The choice of October 4th aligns with the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals in the Catholic tradition. However, the day transcends religious affiliations and is now a global event celebrated by people of various backgrounds and beliefs.
Key objectives of World Animal Day:
Promote Animal Rights and Welfare: Advocating for the humane treatment of animals, both domestic and wild, and highlighting issues such as cruelty, neglect, and exploitation.
Conservation Efforts: Raising awareness about endangered species, environmental degradation, and the importance of biodiversity.
Education and Advocacy: Encouraging people to learn more about animals, their needs, and the ways in which human activities impact them.
Celebrating the Role of Animals: Acknowledging the role animals play in human life, whether as pets, working animals, or in the ecosystem.
