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Animal Names and Sounds
A listening and speaking game that links animal names, pictures and sounds.
- Time15 minutes
- GradesPreschool, Grades K-2
- SubjectEarly years
- ThemeEarly years
- ThemeBrain breaks
Learning outcomes
- Name common animals
- Match animals to their sounds
- Sort animals into farm, pets and wild
What you need
- The Animals page on a board
- Printed animal charts or flashcards
Puzzle tools used
All tools are free, with no sign-up, and every sheet can be printed with an answer key.
Step by step
- Open Flashcards and say each animal's name together.
- Make the sound for each animal and ask children to copy.
- Play 'Who am I?': make a sound and children tap the picture on the Find the picture quiz.
- Sort printed animals into farm, pets and wild.
- Match each animal to its first letter on the ABC chart.
Differentiation
Support
Use eight familiar animals.
Extend
Ask children to describe where each animal lives.
Discussion questions
- Which animals live on a farm?
- What sound does it make?
- Which animal is the biggest?
What to look for
Children name animals and link names to sounds and groups.
Frequently asked questions
Can I add my own animals?
The tool has a fixed set of 24; you can add pictures to the printed chart.
Does it work for English learners?
Yes. The picture and the spoken word together make meaning clear.
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