Free Animal Habitat Activities for Kindergarten & 1st Grade
Are you searching for engaging animal habitat activities for your kindergarten and first-grade students? Look no further! I’m happy to share a FREE resource that will have your young learners excited about exploring where animals live.
What Makes These Animal Habitat Activities Special?
This isn’t just another coloring sheet! These interactive drawing pages combine creativity, learning, and hands-on fun in one perfect package. Each page features a simple, clear prompt that guides students through the learning process:
“I am a… I live in the… Draw my habitat.”
For example, students might read: “I am an owl. I live in a forest. Draw my habitat.” Then they get to unleash their creativity by drawing what they think a forest habitat looks like!
8 Amazing Animals to Explore
Your students will meet these fascinating creatures and learn about their homes:
- Owl (Forest)
- Fish (River)
- Dolphin (Ocean)
- Lion (Grassland)
- Frog (Pond)
- Camel (Desert)
- Bighorn Sheep (Mountain)
- Jaguar (Rainforest)
What a fun way to explore diverse habitats from around the world!
Three Ways to Use This Animal Habitat Activity
1. Individual Worksheets
Perfect for independent work time, morning activities, or early finishers. Students can work at their own pace while reinforcing habitat concepts.
2. Create a Habitat Book
Use the included cover page to compile all eight pages into a personalized animal habitat book. Students will be so proud of their completed creation!
3. Bulletin Board Display
Glue completed pages to background paper for a stunning classroom display. Imagine how amazing your bulletin board will look showcasing all your students’ habitat artwork!
Perfect for Any Point in Your Unit
Whether you’re introducing new habitats for the first time or reviewing what students have learned, these pages adapt to fit your needs. The simple format makes complex concepts accessible for young learners while still providing meaningful learning opportunities.
Why Teachers Love This Resource
- No prep required – just print and go!
- Differentiation made easy – advanced students can add more details while struggling learners can focus on basic concepts
- Cross-curricular connections – combines science, art, and literacy skills
How to Get Your Free Activity
How to Get It: This game is part of my free resource library—just join my email list to get access! You’ll also receive helpful tips and fun science and STEM ideas for ages 2–6.
Other Free Resources:
When you join my email list, you’ll also get access to my Zoo Animal Theme Movement Game Cards, printable I Spy Acorns Activity, and a sample of my Find the Shapes Activity with a fall theme. That’s four free resources to get you started!
Want More Animal Activities?
Pair the animal habitat activity with my Squirrel Habitats Game & Crafts, 5 Speckled Frogs Craft, or Roly Poly Habitat Experiements.
