Jungle Safari Classroom Theme {2012 Edition}

I've created a collection of printable resource packets for you to use in your classroom. Combined they have everything you could possibly need (with the exception of bulletin board borders and background paper/fabric) to create a wonderful jungle / safari theme learning environment. Be sure to check out:

My 50 Page Jungle-Safari Themed Classroom Kit. It includes all of the following items shown in the sample picture below, plus more! Click here to view the kit.

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In addition to my best-selling packet above, I've created all of these new resources for 2012. {CLICK HERE to see /  all of my Jungle Themed Products Together on one page}

 JUNGLE THEMED WORD WALL SET - click to purchase

JUNGLE THEMED BASKET LABELS - click to purchase 

JUNGLE THEMED WORD JOB CARDS - click to purchase

JUNGLE THEMED MULTIPURPOSE LABELS / TAGS- click to purchase

JUNGLE THEMED NUMBER CARDS / CALENDAR PIECES - click to purchase

JUNGLE THEMED WELCOME BANNER / CUSTOM - click to purchase

JUNGLE THEMED NAMEPLATES - click to purchase

JUNGLE THEMED DECORATIVE PENNANT BANNER - click to purchase

This was my classroom at the start of this school year.

I was able to find some borders and bulletin board items locally (Lakeshore, Staples and Dollar Tree) but I made a lot of the stuff myself. The things that I made can be found here: SAFARI / JUNGLE THEMED CLASSROOM PRINTABLES KIT

I've debated what to call this theme. I think I've decided to just call it a "wild animal" theme. I suppose jungle, safari, rainforest or adventure would also apply. The monkeys are my favorite part.

Reading Corner:

Construct a hut

Use animal print fabric to cover pillows

Add to the classroom

fake plants

stuffed animals

3D Elements

safari hats

binoculars

roll up green paper to make vines

or buy fake vine foliage (dollar stores often carry this)

Bulletin Board Titles/Ideas:

Welcome Boards

Swinging into ____Grade

Welcome to the Jungle

Beware: It's a Jungle in There

Rumble in the Jungle in ___ Grade

Welcome to __ Grrrrrrrrr-ade (with a lion image and tiger print letters)

Student Work

Wildly Wonderful Work

Work to Roar About

No Lion...This is Some Grrrrrrr-eat Work

ssssssss-ensational Work (with snakes)

Student of the Week

King/Queen of the Jungle

Top Cat

Top Banana

Job Chart

Spotted: Classroom Helpers

Hunting for Helpers

Jungle Jobs

Hopping Helpers (tree frogs)

Information Hut (attach rafia to the top of the board)

Birthday Board:

Born to Be Wild

Homework:

An Elephant Never Forgets

Science:

Science is about Exploring (binoculars)

Sssslither into Science (snake)

Any Board:

Wild About ______

Bananas Over _____

____ is Worth Roaring About

Making Tracks in _____

MISC

Use the song "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" as a transition. Play it at the start of the day and let the class know they need to be unpacked and settled before it ends.

The Monkees Theme Song

George of the Jungle Theme Song

Use a large flower pot or coffee can, 6 foot PVC pipe (2 inches wide), plaster of paris, an umbrella, and green and brown paper. Mix plaster of paris according to directions and put into pot until it's almost full. After plaster has set for a few minutes, insert pipe in center of pot. Allow plaster to completely harden. Wrap the pipe in brown paper to resemble a tree trunk. Open the umbrella and put in the top of PVC pipe. Decorate with leaves made from green paper.

Another great way to make trees is to go to a fabric store and get the long cylinder tubes that fabric comes on. Cut it how tall you want your tree. Then get brown paper lunch sacks and cut the ends off. Stuff over the poles and squish down hard. This gives it the bark look. Then make your branches out of rolled and crunched brown butcher paper.

When you form groups in the classroom (cooperative learning/reading/tables) give them animal names.

Create a PRIDE board: Use a lion and let the kids hang up work they are proud.

If you do a communication folder/binder, call it The Jungle Book.

I love how Christie did an all-out Zebra print theme with black and white accents and through in some pink to create a fabulous look that is neat and organized at the same time.

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Katie made some great zebra print milkcrates that also add a splash of color.

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I adore her "Vine" border (great 3D effect)  and "Deanna Tree."

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If you are looking to make your own awesome palm tree to go with a jungle or beach theme, be sure to stop by Deanna's blog.  She graciously shared the directions for making the tree...and bonus...it seems pretty simple.

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 A jungle cruise...too cute! 

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This teacher created a secret storage area by handging paper she transformed into zebra print.  This would be a great way to make a huge impact in your classroom for very little money. You could use a sheet or paper. 

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For real? How much do you LOVE these "jeep desks?"

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