Zoo Lesson Plan

Take your preschoolers on a wild learning adventure with this fun and engaging Zoo Lesson Plan, packed with a full week of hands-on, animal-themed activities. Designed for early learners, this plan brings the zoo to life right in your classroom through imaginative play, creative art projects like lion faces and paper parrots, and active games like animal scavenger hunts and “walk like an animal.” Each day explores different animal concepts—from what they eat and where they live to the sounds they make—encouraging curiosity while supporting early literacy, motor skills, and social-emotional growth.
 

Children will love dressing up as zoo animals, building their own zoos with blocks, and making music in the Zoo Animal Rhythm Band. With sensory bins, flannel board stories, and classic zoo-themed books like Dear Zoo, every part of the day is filled with purpose and play. Whether you're planning an animal theme or just want to energize your week, this ready-to-use unit makes teaching easy and learning unforgettable.