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Animal Friends Matching Game

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Lesson Plan

Animal Friends Matching Game

Match animals to habitats or sounds

This interactive lesson engages kindergarten students with autism in a fun and educational matching game. Students will match animals to their respective habitats or sounds, enhancing their cognitive development and categorization skills. The use of audio-visual elements caters to different learning needs, making the lesson accessible and enjoyable for all students.

Audience

Kindergarten Students with Autism

Time

30 mins

Approach

Match animals to habitats or sounds

Materials

Animal and habitat cards, Audio device for animal sounds, Printable animal cards, Printable habitat cards, and Printable sound cards

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Greet the students and introduce the lesson topic: matching animals to their habitats or sounds.
  • Explain the importance of understanding where animals live and the sounds they make.
  • Show a few examples of animals and their habitats or sounds using the cards.

Step 2

Animal Matching Activity

15 mins

  • Distribute the animal, habitat, and sound cards to the students.
  • Play an animal sound using the audio device and ask students to find the matching animal card.
  • Encourage students to match the animal cards with the correct habitat cards.
  • Assist students as needed and provide positive reinforcement for correct matches.

Step 3

Group Discussion

5 mins

  • Gather students in a circle and discuss the activity.
  • Ask questions like "What sound does a lion make?" or "Where does a fish live?"
  • Encourage students to share their thoughts and experiences with animals.

Step 4

Closure

5 mins

  • Recap the lesson by reviewing some of the animals and their habitats or sounds.
  • Praise the students for their participation and effort.
  • Inform them about the next lesson or activity related to animals.
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Worksheet

Animal Habitat and Sound Cards

These printable cards are used for matching animals to their habitats or sounds. They are designed for one-sided printing and can be cut out for interactive activities.




Lion - Roar







Fish - Water







Bird - Chirp







Elephant - Jungle







Dog - Bark







Cat - Meow







Cow - Farm







Frog - Pond




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