Mask Templates: Farm Animal Theme
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Type of Resource: PDF
Number of Pages: 9
Coordinating Activities
Mask Templates: Farm Animal Theme
- Farm animal masks to color or print in color: cow, pig, chicken, horse, chick and sheep
Cut out the eye holes, punch holes on each side and tie on yarn or string.
Required Materials:
- Paper, printer and ink (cardstock works well)
- Scissors
- Hole punch
- Yarn or string
Standards for Pretend Play and Language
These masks support early learning standards connected to speaking, listening and describing.
Common Core State Standards
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.K.4: Describe familiar people, places, things and events and, with prompting and support, provide additional detail. Kids describe the animal they are pretending to be.
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.K.1: Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about kindergarten topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups. Kids take turns and talk with friends.
Texas Prekindergarten Guidelines
- PK4.II.D.1: Child understands and uses a wide variety of words to label and describe people, places, things and actions. Kids describe the animal they are pretending to be.
Virginia Standards of Learning
- English K.RV.1.F: Use newly learned words and phrases in discussions and speaking activities. Kids use the new words as they play.
Mask Templates: Farm Animal Theme give preschool and kindergarten kids a fun way to act out stories, songs and pretend play.
Kids wear the farm animal masks to act out a story, sing a song or play pretend. The masks are ready to print and cut.
Use the masks with a read aloud, a class play or a dramatic play center.
How to Use Mask Templates: Farm Animal Theme
- Print the masks on cardstock.
- Cut out each mask and the eye holes.
- Punch a hole on each side and tie on yarn.
- Kids wear the masks to act out a story or song.
- Kids describe the animal they are pretending to be.
Dramatic Play: Add the masks to a pretend play center.
Circle Time: Act out a story or song with the masks.
Easy Ways to Differentiate These Masks
Every group has a mix of skills and needs. These simple changes keep the activity familiar while meeting each child where they are.
For Children Who Need More Support:
- Pre-cut the masks.
- Use a craft stick handle in place of yarn.
- Model the animal sound or movement.
- Use one mask at a time.
For On-Level Practice:
- Act out a story.
- Describe your animal.
- Take turns with friends.
- Sing a song in the masks.
For an Extra Challenge:
- Make up your own story.
- Tell three facts about your animal.
- Write a sentence about your animal.
- Put on a short play.
For Speech, OT, ELL or Special Education Support:
- Show each step and give plenty of wait time.
- Accept pointing, gestures, AAC or any communication method the child already uses.
- Use real objects and photos to build vocabulary.
- Repeat the same activity across several days.
Mask Templates: Farm Animal Theme Are Perfect For:
- Toddlers
- Preschool and pre-K
- Kindergarten
- Farm themes
- Dramatic play
- Special education
- ELL and multilingual learners
- Homeschool
