Fur

Fur is short, thick hair on animal skin, which protects and provides warmth. Children may be interested in fur if they have a pet at home or their childcare centre. A furry pet can be delightful to touch!

Children may ask why fur is used in clothing or home furnishings, provoking discussions about fashion and ethics.

The educational benefits of fur include sensory awareness.

EYLF learning outcomes

Fur aligns with the Early Years Learning Framework as it is a material (4.4).

Learning experiences

Sort toy animals by their skin covering

Place a variety of toy animals on a table with three different tubs. Invite the children to sort the animals into tubs according to their skin covering — feathers, fur or scales.