Learning Objectives
- Read a poem about good behaviour at the zoo
- Understand the story of Funny Bunny
- Learn about zoo animals and their habitats
- Understand the importance of good manners
- Learn about being kind to animals
Key Concepts
Zoo Manners (Poem)
This poem teaches children how to behave when they visit a zoo. We should not tease the animals. We should not throw food or stones at them. We should not put our hands inside the cages. We should watch the animals quietly and enjoy seeing them. Animals have feelings too, and we should treat them with respect and kindness.
Funny Bunny (Story)
Funny Bunny is a rabbit who loves to play tricks on other animals. Bunny is funny and makes everyone laugh. But sometimes Bunny's tricks go too far and upset others. Bunny learns that being funny is good, but we should not hurt anyone's feelings. Being kind is more important than being funny.
Animals at the Zoo
At a zoo, we can see many animals from around the world. Lions and tigers are big wild cats. Elephants are the largest land animals. Monkeys swing from branches and are very playful. Giraffes have very long necks. Penguins walk in a funny way. Peacocks have beautiful feathers. Each animal is special and amazing.
Good Manners
Good manners are important everywhere — at home, at school, and at the zoo. We say "please" when we ask for something. We say "thank you" when we get something. We do not shout in public places. We do not push others. We wait for our turn. Good manners show that we are respectful and kind.
Being Kind to Animals
Animals are living beings just like us. They feel pain, hunger, and fear. We should be kind to all animals — pets at home and animals at the zoo. We should not hurt them or scare them. We should give food and water to animals near our home. Being kind to animals makes us good human beings.
Important Terms
- Zoo: A place where animals are kept for people to see and learn about them
- Manners: The polite way of behaving and treating others
- Tease: To annoy or make fun of someone in an unkind way
- Cage: An enclosed space with bars where an animal is kept
- Bunny: A cute word for rabbit
- Kind: Being nice, helpful, and caring towards others
Quick Revision
- At the zoo: do not tease animals, do not throw things, do not put hands in cages
- Funny Bunny learns that being kind is better than being too funny
- Zoo animals: lion, tiger, elephant, monkey, giraffe, penguin, peacock
- Good manners: say please and thank you, wait for your turn, do not shout
- Be kind to all animals — they have feelings too
- Treating animals well makes us better people