How to Teach Children About Animals

Children are naturally curious about animals. Listed below are some great ways to expose your child to species of all kinds.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

1. Large picture books are an excellent tool for teaching children about animals. Make it a point to put a good book about animals into your daily routine.
2. The aquarium is a great place where children can see live fish and other aquatic animals. The experience will thrill them as they learn all about ocean life.
3. The zoo is a wonderful place to get up close to animals that one would only see on safari. A day at the zoo is great fun and a great experience for adults as they learn about animals through the eyes of a child.
4. Pets Pets are a real hands on learning experience for children. If you cannot have a pet of your own, visit a friend with one.
5. Television programs such as Animal Planet and National Geographic offer very interesting shows about different animals. If you do not have access to these programs, some are available on DVD for purchase.

Tips & Warnings

• National Geographic's Encyclopedia of Animals is a beautiful book and I highly recommend it for curious children. Used copies may be found on eBay if you cannot afford a new copy or if you are afraid your child may destroy a new copy.