Children feel a strong emotional connection to animals. Use this enthusiasm to implement various curriculum content. The book is divided into three chapters that can be used independently in the classroom. Cross-references highlight meaningful connections: What is a pet? This question is explored by the children in the first chapter. Through animal riddles, games, and expressions, they approach the topic and learn to distinguish between the subcategories of companion and farm animals. Dog, cat, rabbit, budgerigar, fish - the extensive second chapter focuses on this "Top 5" of pets. Students acquire fundamental knowledge about the anatomy, ancestry, species, body language, and behavior of the respective animal. The knowledge is reinforced through games and exercises. This second part of the chapter is suitable for...