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 behaviours, which differ from those of humans.
• Animals are fun to look at, and children are drawn to their bright colours, 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.

Cut and Paste to Match Animal Homes

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

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

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