Help the Animals Find Their Homes! Animal Habitat Printables

If you’re preparing to teach your students about animal habitats, be prepared for a lot of excitement and engagement from them. Children naturally love animals, and there are several reasons for this. Let’s take a closer look at what makes animals so fascinating to kids.

• Children are naturally curious about the world around them. They find animals fascinating because of their unique features and behaviors, which differ from those of humans.
• Animals are fun to look at, and children are drawn to their bright colors, interesting shapes, and unique patterns.
• Learning about animals can be both fun and interactive for children. They can view pictures or videos, visit zoos or aquariums, and participate in games or puzzles to learn about animals.

Match Animals and Their Habitats With Teach Starter Science Worksheets!

This download consists of a pack of four worksheets designed to help your students identify different animals and match those animals with their intended habitats. Each worksheet includes a group of twelve animals from around the world, and they must be sorted into one of four habitats on the sheet. The worksheets below are included in your download. 

• Animals of the Desert, Rainforest, Arctic and Ocean Cut and Sort
• Animals on a Farm, in a Forest, Ocean, or Desert
• Animals in the Ocean, Grassland, Farm or Wetland
• Animals in the Arctic, the Mountains, Ocean, or Rainforest

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This resource was created by Lindsey Phillips, a teacher in Michigan and Teach Starter Collaborator.

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