Based on the beloved read-aloud ‘Does a Kangaroo Have a Mother, Too?’ by Eric Carle, this comprehensive resource pack develops essential vocabulary acquisition, classification skills, and systematic literacy through research-based, hands-on exploration. This multi-component system supports animal recognition, sorting abilities, and language development while engaging kinaesthetic learners through progressive, self-directed activities.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
- Mother & Baby Picture Cards – 22 story-based cards
- Beginner Matching Set – 11 x identical pairs, 11 x mother-baby matching cards, and 2 x 2-piece jigsaw puzzles
- My Animal Relationships Sorting Mat + 35 sorting counters
- My Mother & Baby Sorting Mat + 22 sorting counters
- Comprehensive implementation guide
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Develop receptive and expressive vocabulary through systematic story-based animal categorisation
- Build classification concepts through concrete sorting materials and visual discrimination
- Establish animal family understanding through innovative mother-baby matching system
- Apply life science concepts through guided animal relationship exploration
- Strengthen language awareness through sound recognition and vocabulary building activities
- Enhance sequential thinking through structured sorting and matching materials
EDUCATIONAL FEATURES:
- Animal family system for teaching relationships to very young learners
- Self-correcting materials throughout all components promoting autonomous learning
- Real photography for authentic vocabulary development
- Visual guides enabling independent error correction
- Multi-sensory approach supporting diverse learning modalities and developmental needs
- Research-based Montessori methodology integrated throughout all activities
- Progressive difficulty levels accommodating varied developmental readiness
IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES:
- Guided story retelling with scaffolded animal family development
- Independent learning centres for autonomous sorting and classification exploration
- Small group instruction for targeted matching and vocabulary skill development
- Cross-curricular integration with science, language arts, and animal study concepts
- Assessment opportunities through observational documentation of self-directed learning
IDEAL FOR THESE EDUCATIONAL SETTINGS:
- Early Years Foundation Stage provision
- Preschool language and classification instruction centres
- Home education systematic vocabulary and sorting curricula
- Montessori prepared environments emphasising concrete learning materials
- Special educational needs multi-sensory language support
- Multi-age classroom story-based learning centres
DEVELOPMENTAL ASSESSMENT FRAMEWORK:
These evidence-based materials accommodate diverse developmental trajectories through systematic observation opportunities. Practitioners can document progression in vocabulary acquisition, classification understanding, sorting skills, and animal concept development while adapting activities to individual learning needs and developmental readiness stages.
IMPLEMENTATION FORMAT:
- High-resolution PDF downloads
- Sustainable printing options supporting eco-conscious educational practice
- Lamination-compatible materials for extended classroom use and durability
- Multiple printing licences for institutional implementation
- Accessible design principles supporting inclusive education and self-correction
Transform literature-based instruction into comprehensive skill development with this research-informed resource collection. Strategically designed to support statutory EYFS language requirements and Common Core standards while maintaining developmentally appropriate, play-based pedagogical approaches rooted in this timeless children’s classic.
ENHANCE YOUR STORY EXPERIENCE!
👉 Watch Does a Kangaroo Have a Mother, Too? storytelling here.
This read-aloud perfectly complements the activities in this Story Corner Pack, allowing children to experience the story while practicing their new skills.
