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.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

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.

[tclough]

on 8/28/2009 Some very good ideas. Thank you.

[diggitydogg]

on 11/15/2008 Great suggestions!

[manadoob]

on 8/12/2008 I also suggest you check out www.manadoob.com which is a wonderful lifestyle brand that helps kids to discover the secret connection between humans and animals.

[Oktobers]

on 7/26/2008 Another tip is just go driving around the country. My daughter loves Animal Planet, and it has really helped.

[amylaine]

on 7/26/2008 great article