Adopt a Puppy Problem Based Learning Pet Adoption Certificate Math Reading Write

Adopt a Puppy: An engaging, cross-curricular pet adoption activity that gets your students excited about learning! Thisย Project-Based Learning Activityย PBL is a hands-on, imaginative resource combines math, reading, writing, and research into one cohesive and exciting experience.

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Description

Whatโ€™s Included:

  • Math Activities:
    Students calculate the costs of adopting and caring for a puppy, including food, grooming, and other expenses, while practicing essential skills like addition, multiplication, and budgeting. — The price sheet includes a version with decimals and one without decimals!
  • Reading Component:
    A fun passage about the benefits of reading to pets, paired with a language activity where students identify and correct homophones.
  • Writing Prompts:
    Creative writing opportunities, such as diary entries from their puppy’s perspective and stories about their first day together.
  • Research Mini-Booklet:
    Students dive into breed-specific details, exploring physical traits, personality, health, and fun facts about their puppy.
  • Puppy Tales Reading Challenge:
    A motivating program where students log reading time with their puppy (real, stuffed, or imagined) and earn rewards.

Why You’ll Love It:

  • Encourages critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity.
  • Perfect for project-based learning and cross-curricular integration.
  • Can be used in print or digital formats.
  • Supports independent and group work.
  • Engages students with real-world applications and relatable content.

How It Works:

Students select a puppy, calculate the first-year costs of care, and create a plan to earn enough money to afford their furry friend. Along the way, they complete fun and meaningful activities in math, writing, and reading, as well as research their puppyโ€™s breed.

Suggested Uses:

  • Use as a week-long classroom project.
  • Assign components for independent or small group work.
  • Ideal for fast finishers, enrichment, or even a special pet-themed unit!

Standards Addressed:

This resource addresses a variety of standards, including:

  • Math: Problem-solving, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and budgeting.
  • ELA: Reading comprehension, grammar (homophones), creative writing, and research.

SKU: W12808885

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