Join Elmo on a fun adventure at the zoo! Elmo is excited to show us how different animals move. Some animals jump, some run, some fly, and others swim. Let’s learn about these amazing animals and how they move in their homes!
First, Elmo meets a baby sheep that loves to jump up and down hills. This shows us how some animals are really good at moving around on rocky places. Then, Elmo visits the gorillas. They can run on their hands, which is super strong and cool! Elmo also tells us about the cheetah, the fastest animal on land. Cheetahs can run really, really fast!
Not all animals are fast. Elmo shows us some animals that move slowly. He also introduces us to a baby bird called a Crowned Crane Chick. Its wings are too small to fly, but it can still flap them. This is how it starts learning to fly!
Elmo finds animals with special ways of moving. He shows us a jumping joey with strong legs. Then, he shows us a snake that slithers on its belly. Snakes don’t have legs, but they move really well! Elmo also talks about lemurs that live in trees. They are great at climbing high up in the branches.
Elmo ends his zoo trip by looking at animals that swim. He meets a beaver with webbed toes and a big, flat tail. These help the beaver swim fast in the water.
Elmo is so happy to see all the different ways animals move at the zoo. He learns a lot about how animals live and move in their homes. Elmo can’t wait to go back to the zoo for more fun and learning!
Animal Movement Imitation Game: Gather your friends or family and play a fun game where you imitate different animal movements. Can you jump like a baby sheep or run like a cheetah? Try flapping your arms like a Crowned Crane Chick learning to fly or slithering on the ground like a snake. Notice how each movement feels different and think about why animals move the way they do.
Animal Movement Observation Walk: Take a walk in your neighborhood or a local park with an adult. Look for animals, like birds, squirrels, or even pets, and observe how they move. Do they fly, jump, or run? Try to guess why they move that way. Discuss with your adult how these movements help the animals in their daily lives.
Create Your Own Animal Movement Story: Draw a picture or write a short story about an imaginary animal with a unique way of moving. Does it hop, glide, or swim? Share your story with your class or family and explain why your animal moves in that special way. Think about how its movement helps it find food or stay safe.
