Plants and Animals Unit Activities
Hands-on activities exploring how plants and animals make a difference to our Caribbean world
Activity Overview
This collection includes 20 engaging, age-appropriate activities designed specifically for kindergarten students to explore plants and animals in their Caribbean environment. Each activity incorporates local context, hands-on learning, and cultural connections.
Plants and Animals in Our Lives
How do plants and animals make a difference to me?
Community Food Connection Show & Tell
Help children recognize how local plants and animals contribute to their daily meals
Living vs. Non-Living Sorting Game
Distinguish between living and non-living things in the local environment
Favourite Meal Art Project
Identify plant and animal sources in meals through creative art
Local Farm Song
Build vocabulary of local plants and animals through adapted songs
Survival Needs
What do plants and animals need to survive?
Water for Life Experiment
Observe how water affects plant survival through hands-on experimentation
Animal Care Role-Play
Recognize basic animal survival needs through interactive role-play
Survival Needs Chart
Identify survival needs of plants and animals using visual charts
Story Time: The Coconut Tree
Learn about plant survival and uses through Caribbean folktales
Habitats
Where do plants and animals live and why do they live there?
Nature Walk Habitat Hunt
Explore local habitats and identify residents through guided observation
Habitat Mural
Show understanding of different Caribbean habitats through collaborative art
Home Matching Game
Match animals and plants to their appropriate habitats
Local Habitat Chant
Reinforce habitat vocabulary through rhythm and movement
Changing Environments
Can plants and animals change the place where they live?
Mangrove Story & Model
Show how plants change environments using local mangrove examples
Crab Hole Observation
Observe animal-made environmental changes through field study
Seed Spread Simulation
Understand how plants spread seeds through interactive simulation
Coral Reef Role-Play
Explore how animals change their habitat through Caribbean reef examples
Environmental Stewardship
Can we do some things so the environment is not changed so much by humans?
Beach or Schoolyard Clean-Up
Teach care for the environment through hands-on community action
Plant a Tree Day
Take action to improve the environment through tree planting
How Can We Help? Chart
Brainstorm actions to protect plants and animals in our community
Protect Our Island Song
Reinforce environmental stewardship through Caribbean-themed music
Ready to Begin?
Start with Week 1 activities to introduce students to the wonderful world of plants and animals in the Caribbean.
Start with Community Food Connection