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Koala Theme Preschool Lesson Plan Printable Activities - Australia Day
The koala is truly a unique animal that is beloved and recognized the world over. He is representative of the Land Down Under, the continent and country of Australia.
No, koalas are not bears, although they look like toy teddy bears. They carry their young in a pouch, like their "cousins" the kangaroos. Mammals with this special pouch are in a special group called marsupials. Koalas and kangaroos have also some other things in common. They live in Australia, a country and continent, and their names start with letter K. Koalas are "picky eaters," they prefer eucalyptus leaves. Koalas are an endangered species and currently have a vulnerable status.
Learn a lot more about koalas at Koala Creature Feature at National Geographic Kids: facts, images, map/geography, video and more.
The Australian Koala Foundation (AKF) at savethekoalas.com is the principal non-governmental organization dedicated to saving the koala and its habitat.
Activities > Alphabet Letter K Koala > Lesson plan and various printable activities for different age levels.
Activities > Koala Crafts > During the assembly of the craft many skills and basic skills will be addressed: color, shapes, numbers, problem solving, scissor skills and more.
Activity > Online Jigsaw Puzzle > Koala > Skills > Problem solving skills, bilingual English and Spanish
Here is an online online jigsaw puzzle the children will enjoy featuring a koala. The default puzzle is 6 pieces.
Activity > Koala coloring pages
Coloring pages to practice colors, pre-writing skills and self-expression. Put together a small coloring book or use for a hand puppet. Color, cut out and attach a craft stick behind the image.