Animal Crackers

Animal Crackers is an Early Years thematic unit all about exploring the world of animals — pets, farm animals, wild creatures and minibeasts. Children learn through hands-on play, stories, role-play and outdoor discovery, building knowledge of animal habitats, life cycles, movement, sounds and care. The unit encourages curiosity, imagination and communication, with activities ranging from making animal environments and prints to retelling animal-themed stories, sorting and counting animals, and using natural materials outdoors. It blends sensory exploration, early science, literacy, maths and creative activities to immerse children in the rich and familiar theme of animal