What Are We Learning About This Week?
Some families have pets. Pets are animals you can keep in your house.
This Week’s Big Questions
Imagine you could have a pet. What pet would you choose? Why?
Out on the Town
While walking or driving in your community, help your child look around for pets. Describe the pets you see, including what kind of animal they are, what size, and what color.
Show Me! Our Words of the Week
Say It:
Pet
Explain It:
A pet is an animal you keep at your house.
Talk About It:
What animals make good pets?
Say It:
Veterinarian
Explain It:
A veterinarian, or vet, is a doctor that takes care of animals. We took our dog to the veterinarian because he was sick.
Talk About It:
How does a veterinarian take care of animals?
Say It:
Rabbit/Bunny
Explain It:
A rabbit or bunny is a small animal with soft fur and long ears that moves by hopping.
Talk About It:
Describe the rabbit, including its color and shape.