Happy birthday, Head Start! How do animals keep their bodies healthy year-round? Join the Smithsonian's National Zoo to learn about animals at our Kids' Farm with special resources from the National Portrait Gallery and other Smithsonian museums.

Content Unit:

Our Bodies and the Five Senses

Standards:

Supports Head Start ELOF Goals P-SCI-1; P-SCI-2; P-SCI-3

Cost:

Free

Languages:

English, Spanish (simulcast)

Classroom Resources: Our Bodies and the 5 Senses Unit

A ginger and black spotted kunekune pig stands next to a tray of shredded lettuce and letters made of sweet potato that spells "oink."

Make a Birthday Cake for a Kunekune Pig

Everyone loves celebrating their birthday with a special treat, including the kunekune pigs at the National Zoo! Help our pigs celebrate turning one year old by making them a birthday cake using their favorite foods. 

 

Resource Description:

  • Type: Science arts and crafts
  • Project Time: 15+ minutes
  • Best for Ages: 1-5
Toddler Version
Preschool Version
A pink jackalope puppet with her arm raised waving. She wears pink glasses and a birthday hat on the top of her head.

Make a Smithsonian Birthday Hat

Get ready to celebrate Head Start's birthday by making a Smithsonian-inspired birthday hat!

 

Resource Description:

  • Type: Arts and Crafts
  • Project Time: 10+ minutes
  • Best for Ages: 2+
Birthday Hat

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