Guess what? It’s Halloween time at the zoo! All the animals are getting ready for some spooky fun. Do you like dressing up and saying “Boo!”? The animals do too!
The zebras have a special plan. They want to give all their friends a little fright. But don’t worry, it’s all in good fun! When they go trick or treating, they get to say “Boo!” to everyone. It’s their way of joining in the Halloween fun.
Halloween at the zoo is a magical time. The animals love to play and have fun just like you. So, when you go trick or treating, remember to have fun and maybe give a friendly “Boo!” too. Happy Halloween!
Did you know that zebras have stripes to help them hide in the grass? Each zebra has its own special pattern, just like how you might have your own special costume for Halloween!
Why not draw your favorite animal in a Halloween costume? Maybe a lion with a witch’s hat or a monkey with a superhero cape. Use lots of colors and have fun!
Animal Costume Parade: Organize a mini parade where each child can dress up as their favorite animal. Encourage them to think about what kind of Halloween costume their animal might wear. For example, a zebra could wear a magician’s hat, or a giraffe might have a superhero cape. After the parade, ask each child to share why they chose that animal and costume combination.
Stripe Patterns Exploration: Provide children with black and white paper strips to create their own zebra stripe patterns. Discuss how each zebra has a unique pattern, just like how each child has their own unique costume. Encourage them to observe patterns around them in everyday life, such as on clothing or in nature.
Question Time: Ask the children to think about why animals might want to dress up for Halloween. What do they think the animals enjoy about Halloween? Encourage them to share their thoughts and relate them to their own experiences of dressing up and having fun.
Here’s a sanitized version of the transcript:
“And the zebras give all their friends a fright. Trick or treating at the zoo gives them a chance to say boo. Happy Halloween!”