Animals in Concert: Discovering Animal Families & Sound through STEAM Centers

Inspired by STARLIGHT SYMPHONY by Buffy Silverman, this sensory-rich, animal-themed unit is perfect for PreK–1st.

Children are naturally drawn to animals. But what happens when we provide hands-on experiences for children to explore these creatures through STEAM? Experiences that are accessible, educational, and ready-to-implement for busy educators and homeschools with limited budgets and instruction time?

Inspired by themes and concepts in the beautifully written STARLIGHT SYMPHONY by Buffy Silverman (Millbrook Press), I’ve created five immersive centers that invite children to explore key traits of animal families, how they communicate, move, build homes, and care for their young.