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Maltese
Discover the adorable Maltese dog through engaging, age-appropriate activities designed for global English learners.
Learning Goals
- Identify and name a Maltese dog.
- Describe key physical characteristics of a Maltese.
- Understand basic size comparisons using common objects.
- Develop early literacy and critical thinking skills.
Teacher / Parent Setup
Print the activity sheets for each age group. Gather pencils, crayons, a ruler, and a soft, fluffy item like cotton balls or a small towel. Prepare images of a Maltese dog.
Curiosity Focus
Why is the Maltese built this way?
This pack includes a reviewed diagram poster and a Kids Ask Why page that turns curiosity into a short explanation and mini activity.
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Vocabulary Builder
Meet the Maltese
Maltese
Trace the word 'Maltese' with your finger, then with a crayon. Say the word out loud.
Look at the picture of the Maltese. What color is its fur? Does it look big or small? What shape is its tail?
Point to the Maltese's fluffy fur. Pretend to pet it gently. Can you make a soft 'woof' sound like a little dog?
Maltese Fun Facts
A Maltese is a small white dog.
They have long, fluffy fur like cotton candy.
Maltese dogs are very friendly pets.
Write one sentence about what you like about the Maltese dog.
Word bank: Maltese · white · fluffy · small · friendly · dog
The Maltese: A Companion Dog
Maltese dogs are known as 'toy' breeds because of their small size. For thousands of years, humans have selectively bred dogs for specific traits, like companionship. The Maltese, with its gentle nature and compact size, was perfect for living indoors with people. This long history of living closely with humans has shaped their temperament, making them highly social and affectionate. Their white fur might have also m...
Why do you think people choose small dogs like the Maltese as pets, and what are some benefits of having a companion animal?
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Size Science Lab
Read the size clue
Imagine a ruler. A Maltese dog, from its nose to its tail, is about as long as that ruler! If you measure a real Maltese, it is about 27.0 cm (270mm) wide, 22.5 cm (225mm) tall, and 13.0 cm (130mm) deep. That's like stacking two small juice boxes on top of each other for its height, and its width is about the same as a standard piece of paper laid on its side. Its depth is similar to a thick book. They are small, but full of personality!
Quick Check
How tall is a Maltese dog in centimeters?
Estimate
Find an object in your room that is about the same height as a Maltese dog.
Is a Maltese dog wider or taller?
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Scientific Diagram Poster
Reviewed diagram
Maltese Scientific Diagram with Kids Ask Why
Batch reviewed generated diagram for Pro Pack use. Check labels, Kids Ask Why panel, anatomy/context modules, and print readability.
2026-06-11
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Kids Ask Why Lab
Big Question
Why is the Maltese built this way?
The Maltese has body parts and behaviors that help it move, find food, stay safe, and live in its habitat.
How to diagram it
Connect one body part to one survival job with arrows and short labels.
Cause-and-effect arrows
1-minute activity
Choose one visible body part and ask what job it might help the animal do.
I noticed:
My answer in one sentence:
Draw your own explanation
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Comprehension + Drawing
1. What color is a Maltese dog's fur?
2. What does a Maltese's fur feel like?
3. How long is a Maltese dog compared to a ruler?
4. Are Maltese dogs big or small?
Draw and compare
Draw a Maltese dog. Next to your drawing, draw a ruler to show how long the Maltese is. Don't forget its fluffy fur!
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Answer Key + Teaching Notes
Answer Key
- White.
- Like cotton candy (or soft/fluffy).
- As long as a ruler.
- Small.
- Taller.
Teaching Notes
- Encourage learners to use descriptive words for the Maltese's fur (e.g., soft, silky, fluffy).
- For younger learners, use a real ruler to demonstrate the 'ruler-length' comparison.
- Discuss the difference between 'width,' 'height,' and 'depth' using simple gestures or objects.
- Emphasize the 'a' article before 'Maltese' as it refers to one dog.
- Connect the 'fluffy like cotton candy' description to sensory learning by having students touch something soft.
Extension Activity
Research another small dog breed and compare its size and characteristics to the Maltese.
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