Journey Through the Wild: Let's Investigate Safari Footprints

At ABC School Supplies, we believe that every child deserves the chance to explore the wild, even from the comfort of the classroom. With our Journey Through the Wild: Let’s Investigate Safari Footprints activity, you can take young learners on an adventure across forests, rivers, and savannas — all while using products designed to support hands-on learning.

From their first encounter with a story about the world's most brilliant animals to the moment they press a Safari Footprint Stone into clay, children can grow, share, and find joy in the journey.

Our Journey Through the Wild resources help bring the subject of safari animals to life. These materials are perfect for engaging curious minds, encouraging young learners to ask questions like:

• Which animals leave the biggest footprints?
• What do animals eat in the wild?
• How far do zebras and elephants travel to find water?

Using ABC School Supplies' range of small-world safari animals, footprint stones, and classroom essentials, you can help children explore the truth behind the footprints, learning about claws, hooves, and paws.

Set up a water tray to mimic an African waterhole using sand, soil, and ABC School Supplies Safari Stones. As the animals gather to drink, children can:

• Match animals to their footprints.
• Create impressions in clay.
• Tell stories about predators on the hunt.

This is not only a fun sensory experience but also helps young learners develop fine motor skills as they get hands-on with the materials.

The world of safari wildlife is filled with creatures that are bigger, faster, and louder than you might expect. With the help of ABC School Supplies, you can compare wildlife facts in the classroom:

• Tallest animal on land at over 5m.
• Mark out 5m with our measuring tools to show how tall that really is.

• Heaviest land animal, weighing over 6000kg.
• Use our life-size elephant footprint template for painting and comparing sizes.

• Fastest on land, reaching speeds of 70mph.
• Use timers to see how fast your class can run 10m!

• Biggest cat with a roar that can be heard five miles away.
• Challenge your class: who has the loudest roar?

Role-play is a perfect way to continue the journey. With simple props from ABC School Supplies like craft paper, glue, and recycled materials, children can make:

• Binoculars from toilet rolls.
• Safari maps with wildlife stickers.
• Hats to keep the sun out while they explore the wild.

Encourage them to move like animals: prowl like a lion, chase like a cheetah, or waddle like a hippo. The music from Carnival of the Animals by Saint-Saëns is able to add atmosphere as they move together.

Pair the Journey Through the Wild with these children's books for even more learning:

• Dear Zoo by Rod Campbell
• Giraffes Can't Dance by Giles Andreae
• The Ugly Five by Julia Donaldson
• The Lion Inside by Rachel Bright

Each book helps tell the story of life in the wild, adding depth and excitement to your classroom experience.

At ABC School Supplies, we know how hard it is to be able to find high-quality educational resources that engage children and support teachers. Our website is currently stocked with products that are perfect for building a beautiful, hands-on safari experience.

Since our beginnings, we’ve been passionate about creating tools that help educators show the truth behind the stories we share with young minds. From the smallest footprint stone to the largest role-play setup, our products make it easy to leave a lasting impression.