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By linking the
family unit with zoo animals like giraffes, learners can apply that vocabulary in
a new context. This reinforces word meaning and helps them generalize language.
Using
the printable giraffe family flashcards offers a neutral, inclusive way to talk
about family structure, which may vary from student to student.
Plan
to use a grid with the flashcards or small cards to get an active response for
the family language in review. Students will grid the information read out by
you: This giraffe has a dress. It is red.
Students will produce simple identification sentences: C1!! It’s
the sister giraffe.
Written
work on their notebooks where they will write several sentences from the grid
on the board. Use this activity during the zoo unit.
To
add a hands-on, tactile element to your giraffe family unit, I included an
engaging activity where students build family vocabulary words using fun foam
letters. The small giraffe family cards serve as visual prompts and
guides. Each student selects a card—mother, father, baby, sister,
or brother—and then uses fun foam letters to spell out the corresponding
word.
This activity reinforces letter recognition, word formation, and vocabulary recall in a playful, multi-sensory way. It is a bridge between zoo animals and family vocabulary.
Low-prep Pocket
Chart Sentence Builder. Students use the blank
sentence templates and write like “This is brother giraffe.” to build simple
family sentences.
Create
pairs with the printable puzzle. Place
all the pieces face down and students flip cards to find matching pairs.
This
simple path board game featuring the zoo giraffe family members allows students
to practice vocabulary while having fun. Students roll a die, move their token,
and say the word on the space they land on (e.g., “This is the mother giraffe”).
In
the giraffe family unit, worksheets offer a calm and independent way for
students to review, practice spelling, match images to words, and even build
sentences using the target vocabulary.
A giraffe worksheet for labeling each member using the vocabulary words.
Write
the Name for the Giraffe Family Worksheet. Students
look at each giraffe family member and write the correct name under the picture
as they read the sentences. This activity supports reading comprehension, name
recognition, and family vocabulary. It works well as independent practice.
Follow the path and Color – Giraffe Family Colors Worksheet. In this activity, students follow each line from the giraffe family member to the color word and color the path and leaf using the correct color. This worksheet reinforces color vocabulary, visual tracking. Then, write possessive sentences for each path.
Giraffe Family Tree – Write the Word Worksheet. Students will identify how each character is related to Bill. Learners follow the visual connections and write the correct family word (mother, father, sister, grandmother, grandfather) to complete each sentence. It will review the Possessive language.
Family Labeling – Giraffe Body Parts Worksheet.Students label the parts of the giraffe’s body by following color-coded lines from each word to the correct body part. This activity reinforces basic body vocabulary (head, eye, nose, arm, leg, foot, etc.) while supporting visual tracking. It’s a simple way to integrate body parts review into the giraffe family theme.
Finger
puppets connect emotionally with new vocabulary bringing characters to life.
Use these for Role-Play Conversations, speaking or creative play.
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