Elementary Jungle Safari Week

Explore the following Jungle Safari Week themed reading recommendations and activities with your summer readers aged 6-12.

Reading Recommendations:

Activities:

Jungle Safari Take and Make. Week 4 (July 8th-13th). PreK/Elementary. Picture of a maned lion made out of orange and yellow construction page. Supplies to make a paper lion craft! Adventure Begins at Your Library.
  • Swing on monkey bars at the park

  • Create a pretend zoo with toys or draw and label your own zoo

  • Make an animal puppet from a sock or a brown paper bag. Watch the video above for some DIY puppet inspiration.

  • Visit a zoo (online or in person). Click the button below to watch the webcams at the Smithsonian zoo!

  • Do a science experiment

  • Draw your favorite jungle animal

  • Enjoy library material related to this week’s theme

  • Try a new healthy food

  • Participate in a library program, activity or display

  • Go on a safari near your home (park or backyard)