We are moving into another one of our habitat themes, the Desert! Desert animals are very different than other species in other habitats. They have developed special adaptations to help them survive in the hot and dry conditions of the desert. We will be exploring the different types of plant and animals that live here and some of the really cool features they have.
NOTE: Some of the activity links go straight to a pin on Pinterest instead of a blog page. Read the description of the pin for the activity instructions. If you are new here, make sure to check out the Themed Curriculum page for more details about how to use this curriculum. Looking for a different theme? Check out all of our themes here.
As you go through this week’s activities make sure to use #KL4Ldesert and @kidslearningforlife to share the activities you do! Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook or Instagram!
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| Monday |
Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
| Floor Activity | Desert Animals Matching Game | Cactus Flower Counting | Sand Writing Tray | Desert Animals Matching Game | Cactus Flower Counting |
| STEAM | Cactus Comb Painting | Cactus Science Experiment | Sandpaper Cactus Painting | Paper Plate Snake | Mosaic Lizard |
| Outside Play | Walk the Line | Water Painting | Desert Themed Yoga | Walk the Line | Water Painting |
| Circle Time | Desert Vocabulary | “Who Lives Inside a Cactus” Song | “What do you know about the desert?” Discussion | “Alice the Camel” Song | Vocabulary Review |
| Recommended Books: Cactus Cafe, D is for Desert, Why, Oh Why, are Deserts so Dry?, Way Out in the Desert, Bedtime in the Southwest, Desert Giant, Cactus Hotel
Music and Movement: Youtube Desert Playlist |
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If one of the activities listed above does not work for you, try replacing it with a different activity from my Pinterest desert theme board!
Materials List
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NOTE: These are the suggested materials based on directions from the activity links above. I always look for ways to do the activities with materials I already have on hand, and I encourage you to do the same!
Craft Supplies:
Chalk
Colored Construction Paper
Markers
Washable Paint
Paintbrushes
Green Felt (or Colored Construction Paper)
Buttons (or Pony Beads)
Around the House:
Comb
Sponges
Paper Plate
Toys/Other:
Desert Animals Matching Printable
Sand
Sand Paper
Who Lives in a Cactus Printable