The present project helps children learn about animals and their homes in English. The activities are fun and easy to understand. Students will see pictures, play games, and answer questions. This way, they will remember the names of animals and where they live. The project is designed for 7 and 8-year-old students who are learning basic English.
Objectives:
- The students will learn to say and recognize the names of many different animals in English. They will practice saying the words clearly and remember the animal names through fun activities like games and pictures. This will help them feel more confident when talking about animals in English.
- Students will also learn about where animals live. They will discover different homes or habitats like the forest, the ocean, or the desert. They will connect each animal to its correct home by matching pictures and words, which will help them understand the world of animals better.
- The project will help students improve their listening and reading skills in English. They will listen to short stories, songs, or descriptions about animals and their homes. Then, they will read simple sentences that talk about animals, helping them practice new words and how to use them in context.
In view of the above, the activities proposed were as follows:
First activity - Memory Game Remembering A1- Reading & Listening
This activity is designed for children aged 7 and 8 who are learning English at an A1 level. It focuses on helping students recognize and pronounce the names of animals in English through a digital memory game.The game uses visual cards inspired by the game Adopt Me on Roblox. When the student clicks on a card, it flips to show an animal picture and plays the pronunciation of the animal's name. The task is to find the matching written word that corresponds to the image and sound.
This activity supports the development of reading and listening skills. Students connect spoken and written English while practicing vocabulary related to animals. The matching format also encourages memory and attention.
Learning Objective:
Second activity about Crossword Guess the Habitat! - Apply What You Read ( Remembering A1- Reading & Listening)
The present activity is focused on reading and writing skills by using a crossword puzzle with clues that include descriptive adjectives.
Students read short descriptions that include adjectives to describe either animals or habitats. Based on the information, they must complete the crossword by writing the correct word in the grid. For example, they might read a clue like “This animal is small, green, and jumps” and write the word “frog.”This activity helps students practice vocabulary related to animals and environments while also using basic adjectives. It also encourages reading comprehension and spelling through context-based clues.
- Students will connect words to real contexts by reading and matching descriptions with the correct animals or habitats.
- Students will learn to read and understand short descriptions of animals and their environments.
- Students will improve reading comprehension and critical thinking by identifying key details in written clues.
- Students will be able to recognize common animals and describe their habitats using basic adjectives.
- Students will apply their knowledge of adjectives and animal vocabulary by solving a crossword puzzle using clues.
Third activity- Trivia Understanding A1- Reading
This activity focuses on helping students review and apply vocabulary related to animals and their habitats. It consists of a multiple-choice trivia quiz. Students read simple questions in English and choose the correct answers from four given options. Also, this activity supports vocabulary development and reading comprehension at an A1 level. It also helps learners improve their ability to recognize key information and make connections between animals and their environments.
Learning objective:
By the end of the activity, students will be able to remember the names of animals and habitats in English, understand where animals usually live, and apply this knowledge to answer multiple choice questions correctly. This task will help students build their vocabulary and improve their reading comprehension through contextualized use of language.
Fourth activity - Multiple choice
This activity aims to help students identify, compare and classify key information from the text they read, such as characters, actions and animals observed, reinforcing their reading comprehension. It also aims to develop students' ability to analyze relationships within the text, such as who does what and where each action takes place. This task fosters critical thinking at a basic level of English, allowing them to organize information and make connections between story elements.
Instructions to do the activity
Read the short story: "A Day at the Zoo."
Anna and Tom go to the zoo. Anna sees a big elephant.
“Look! It’s so big!” says Anna.
Tom sees monkeys. They jump and play.
“The monkeys are funny,” says Tom.
Then they see a lion sleeping.
“Shh! The lion is sleeping,” says Anna.
Tom laughs. “Let’s go see the giraffes!”
Anna and Tom have fun at the zoo.
Look at the sentences or pictures in the activity.
Think about what happens in the story.
Choose the correct answer that matches the text.
Check your answers when you finish.
Reason of using this activity
For seven-year-olds, this type of activity is essential because it helps them develop higher cognitive skills, such as comparison and classification, even at a basic level of English. It also fosters attention to detail, improves reading comprehension and reinforces independent learning from an early age. Tailored to their age and level, this activity also maintains interest and motivation through engaging and visual content.
Why does it fall into Bloom Digital Taxonomy's “Analyze” category?
This activity is classified in the Analyze category because students not only understand the text superficially, but they must distinguish, organize, and relate key elements within the story. For example, they must identify which character saw which animal, or who said a certain phrase, which involves breaking down information and recognizing patterns and relationships.
Fith activity - Organize the sentences
The students develop the ability to evaluate and judge the logical sequence of a simple story in English. Children must decide on the correct order of paragraphs based on temporal and causal coherence. This fosters reading comprehension, critical thinking and the ability to make decisions based on their interpretation of the content. In addition, it promotes reflection on which action occurs first and why, strengthening reading skills and discourse organization.
Instructions
Read the four short sentences about Lily and the puppy.
Think about what happens first, next, and last.
Drag the sentences to put them in the correct order.
When you finish, check to see if the story makes sense.
Why does it fall into Bloom Digital Taxonomy's “Evaluating” category?
This activity belongs to the “Evaluate” category because it requires the learner to judge and decide the most logical order of the events presented in the text. It is not enough to remember or understand; the learner must evaluate the relationship between actions and mentally justify why one event comes before or after another.
Some key verbs in this category include:
- Judge
- Decide
- Justify
- Choose
- Critique
- Recommend
Importance of the activity
This activity is important for 7-year-old students because it stimulates deep reading comprehension from an active approach. Children learn to reconstruct a text logically and make reasoned decisions, which strengthens not only their English, but also their cognitive development. At the same time, they are motivated because they participate actively and meaningfully in constructing the meaning of the text.
Sixth activity - Describe the animal
The objective of this activity is to foster students' ability to create simple oral descriptions combining the vocabulary learned about animals and their characteristics. This practice also allows them to express themselves freely, make linguistic decisions and actively participate in language production.
Instructions
Look at the sentences about the penguin.
Each sentence has a blank space. Think of a word you know fits.
Click the microphone icon and say the complete sentence with your word.
Try to be creative! Use your vocabulary about animals, colors, body parts, and actions.
Review your recording and repeat it if you want to improve.
Why does this activity belong in the “Creating” category of Bloom Digital Taxonomy?
This activity is classified in the “Create” category because it requires students to generate original content from incomplete structures by selecting appropriate words and combining them into complete sentences through oral production. It is not just about remembering or choosing an answer, but about producing something new and personal that demonstrates their understanding and mastery of vocabulary, as well as their ability to express themselves in English.
Importance of this activity on the Bloom Digital Taxonomy
For 7-year-olds, this activity offers a meaningful way to gain confidence in speaking English, allowing them to play with language in a safe and creative space. By recording their voices and choosing their own words, they improve essential communication skills such as pronunciation, vocabulary use and fluency. This freedom not only encourages divergent thinking, but also deepens their emotional engagement with language learning.
Conclusion
This project gives young students a playful and meaningful way to start learning English. Through activities that mix images, games, and short texts, children begin to connect words with real-life contexts. Each task is carefully designed to help them grow from simply recognizing vocabulary to using it creatively in their own speech. More than just practicing language, these exercises also support thinking skills such as identifying, comparing, and building ideas—essential tools for young learners as they begin their language journey.
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