Congo Rainforest Worksheets & Activities | Cross-Curriculum

Take your young learners on a journey through the Congo rainforest with these fun and engaging activities. Designed for learners in Pre-K and kindergarten, this product will give them the opportunity to strengthen skills across several learning domains. They’ll begin their journey travelling through the pages of “Counting in the Congo” all while practicing their reading and math skills. Next, they will complete a personalized version of the early reader book, helping to provide motivation for continued reading. Through the process of completing each of the 15 worksheets, your learners will focus on a variety of math, ELA, science, social studies, and STEM concepts. This product is a sure hit for all types of learners as it is filled with colorful, kid-friendly graphics, easy to understand instructions, and the opportunity to write, cut, glue, draw, build, and think outside the box. There are also several benefits for you in that both books and most worksheets are available in both color and black & white versions. Not only that, but the worksheets are print and go, allowing you to spend more time with your learners rather than prepping materials. Each worksheet and activity can be used independently or with various group sizes. They also make for a great last-minute fill-in for substitute teachers or changes in daily plans/routines. What’s more is that many of the worksheets can be laminated and used as a write-on/wipe-off activity in a small group setting. Whatever the situation, you can’t go wrong with this product. Take a look below at the details for each worksheet/activity.

“COUNTING THE IN THE CONGO” Book 1

Learners will use the repetitive words to read through the 14 pages. They’ll practice number identification, counting 1-10, and 1-to-1 correspondence using a variety of animals found in the Congo rainforest.

“COUNTING THE IN THE CONGO” Book 2

This interactive version will allow your learners to personalize the book. They’ll practice the aforementioned skills, while also writing numerals 1-10, reading color words, and following 1-step instructions.

WORKSHEETS 1 & 2: learners will identify numbers 0-10, write the numbers on the line, and count the corresponding markings on each rainforest snake.

WORKSHEET 3: learners will identify numbers and color names, then color the corresponding number of rainforest animals in each column.

WORKSHEET 4: learners will count the groups of rainforest animals and write the corresponding number on the line.

WORKSHEET 5: learners will identify numbers and cross out the group of rainforest fruits that do not match the numbers.

INSTRUCTION PAGE: directions for 3 STEM activities focusing on estimating, measuring, problem solving, and fine motor skills (with a monkey theme).

WORKSHEETS 6-8: learners will record data and reflect on the process of each STEM activity.

WORKSHEET 9: learners will use cutting and gluing skills to sort rainforest animals in 3 categories (feathers, fur, scales)

WORKSHEET 10: learners will practice reading comprehension skills by circling the animal that matches the sentence from the book.

WORKSHEET 11: learners will practice identifying uppercase letters and their corresponding sounds, as well as writing uppercase and lowercase letters.

WORKSHEET 12: learners will complete the writing prompt and draw a corresponding illustration.

WORKSHEET 13: using the map of Africa, learners will practice color identification, writing uppercase and lowercase letters, measurement, and drawing.

WORKSHEET 14: learners will strengthen visual discrimination skills by matching rainforest animals to their respective shadows.

WORKSHEET 15: learners will draw a picture of their Congo rainforest family and write the number of members in said family.

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