Zodiac Animal Movement Cards
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Zodiac Animal Movement Cards" is written for Preschool to 2nd Grade (Ages 4-8). It also works a grade below or above: younger children can use it with an adult reading it aloud, and older ones as a quick refresher.
2 pages in this set
Zodiac animal movement cards for Pre-K to 2nd grade: 12 cards, 6 per page, each pairing one animal with a move such as scurry, plod or slither. Part of our Lunar New Year holiday activities collection.
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How do I use this resource?
Cut out the cards. An adult reads one aloud and everyone moves, so clear a space first. Read them in zodiac order to practice the 12 animals, or draw cards from a pile for a movement break.
What students will practice
- Introduces Pre-K to 2nd grade students to Lunar New Year and how families mark it with lanterns, red envelopes and the zodiac story.
- Builds topic vocabulary by matching each word to a picture, a definition or a sentence.
- Made for Pre-K to 2nd grade, and prints on US Letter paper for a lesson, a center or home.
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FAQ
How do I use the Zodiac Animal Movement Cards?
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Cut out the cards. An adult reads one aloud and everyone moves, so clear a space first. Read them in zodiac order to practice the 12 animals, or draw cards from a pile for a movement break.
What are the Zodiac Animal Movement Cards?
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Two pages with six cards each. Every card has a zodiac animal and a short direction, from Scurry like a rat through Waddle like a pig. The other moves include leap, hop, swish, gallop, climb, swing, strut and sit.
Can I use the Zodiac Animal Movement Cards at home and in the classroom?
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Yes. We made it for Preschool to 2nd Grade holiday activities, and it works the same at home or at school. Families print it for one child and keep it where they will use it every day. Teachers print a copy per student or one for the whole room, whichever the day needs.
How many Preschool to 2nd Grade Lunar New Year resources are there?
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12 printable resources, all free to preview. There are 77 Lunar New Year resources in all, from Preschool to 5th Grade, gathered on our Lunar New Year activities page. Downloads are included with a ClassWeekly free trial, and every page prints on standard 8.5 x 11 paper.
What age are Lunar New Year resources for?
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These are written for Preschool to 2nd Grade students, roughly ages 4-8. Many teachers also use them a grade up for review or a grade down as an extension, so use the preview to judge the fit for a particular child.
Can I use these Lunar New Year resources for homeschool?
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Yes. Nothing here assumes a classroom of 25, so they work the same one-to-one at the kitchen table as they do in a Preschool to 2nd Grade classroom, a learning center, or a tutoring session.
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Resource Details
| Grade | Preschool to 2nd Grade |
| Subject | Resources |
| Topic | Holiday Activities |
| Pages | 2 pages |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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