How does it look when you're sitting and listening really well? (show me to get the points)
Eyes on the teacher, hands to yourself, sitting properly, mouths closed, ears open.
What does it look like when you want to say something or ask something?
Say it whenever you want!
Raise a quiet, patient hand.
Interrupt someone else who is speaking.
Loudly make noises and wave your hand around.
Should we approach our animal guests?
ONLY if and when an adult tells us we can.
Yes, whenever you want.
Never!
Should we put our fingers or hands near an animals mouth?
Sure, why not?
Nope!
What does it look like to be gentle with an animal?
Squeezing, grabbing, picking up quickly, tugging, pulling
Slow strokes, quiet voices, slow movements, sitting still.
Moving around, making noise
Being over-excited and loud
If something scares us, should we scream?
No, that could scare everyone around us, too!
Yes, loudly!
Do we have to touch every animal?
Yes, you must.
No! Be brave and try new things, but we won't force you.
Will there be any dangerous animals visiting us?
No, BUT animals are wild & we need to be respectful/safe.
Yes, we should wear a full suit of armour!
Will we be chasing any of the animals?
Yes
No!
Do we feed the animals?
Only if an adult says we can.
Yes
No
Will we meet an animal every week?
Yes
No
We are adopting an animal at the zoo. What does that mean?
It belongs to us.
We get to take it home.
We get to keep it at school.
We give money to provide its food and care for a year!
Who are the Zoology Club teachers?
Ms. O'Brien & Miss Mackenzie
How do we get ready for Zoology Club?
Get all your things ready & leave them ALL in the cloakroom
Bring everything to Zoology Club with you
How do we leave Zoology Club?
Leave whenever you want
Leave without saying bye to a teacher
Leave without gathering all of your things
Go calmly with a teacher to gather things before bus/parents
How do we wait for club time to begin?
Yelling/talking loudly with friends
Playing
Sitting calmly and waiting for register
Running, walking, jumping around the room
