Join the National Zoo as we celebrate Head Start's 60th birthday with the help of Giant pandas and meerkats! Discover how not only the zoo celebrates birthdays but also how people across the world celebrate special moments!
Celebrations
Supports Head Start ELOF Goals
Lessons and Activities
Check out fun and easy activities and lesson plans to help kids, families, and teachers explore birthdays and other celebrations with the Smithsonian Institution.
Make a Meerkat Puppet
First, learn basic information about meerkats and what makes them so special. Next, create a meerkat puppet that can pop in and out of its own tunnel!
| Resource Description | |
|---|---|
| Type: | Video + E-course |
| ELOF Standards: | IT-ATL 8; IT-PMP 6; IT-PMP 7; IT-PMP 8; Goal P-ATL 13; P-PMP 3 |
| Video Length: | 5:30 |
| Project Time: | 10+ |
| Best for Ages: | 2+ |
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