Animals & Pictures Inspire Readers and Writers!

Did you know that teaching students about animals can be a fantastic way to help them appreciate nature and improve their reading and writing skills? Animals are so fascinating, and kids absolutely love them. By exploring different types of animals from around the world, students can develop their curiosity, critical thinking, and observational skills. Plus, it’s a great way to improve their reading skills too! As they encounter a variety of texts, such as stories and articles, they can learn new words and understand what they’re reading. Writing about animals can also inspire creativity and encourage students to express themselves in unique ways.

List of Animals Included in Your Animal Name Word Wall

This printable resource download includes a set of 36 animal name and picture cards. We have made sure to bring in animals from around the globe to help your students learn about the fantastic wildlife we have on Earth. The list of animals included are:

More Ways to Use Your Pictures of Animals Word Wall Cards

• Animal Habitat Match: Match each animal card to its corresponding habitat (e.g., jungle, ocean, desert). This game reinforces knowledge about animal habitats and ecosystems.
• Animal Trivia: Create trivia questions based on the animals featured on the cards. Players take turns answering questions to earn points or rewards, promoting learning through gameplay.
• Animal Sorting: Sort the cards into categories such as mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians. This activity reinforces classification skills.
• Animal Facts Game: Each player draws a card and must share a fact about the animal depicted. This game encourages research and knowledge-building as kids learn interesting tidbits about animals from around the world.
• Animal Flash Card Writing Prompts:  Draw a card and use the animal featured as a prompt to create a short story or informational writing.

Download Your Animal Word Wall Cards

This resource is available as an easy-to-use PDF or editable Google Slides resource file. To get your copy, click the dropdown arrow on the download button to select your preferred file format. Make your copy, set up the game, and start playing today!

This resource was created by Brittany Collins, a teacher in Indiana and Teach Starter collaborator.

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