Explore the vibrant world of animal habitats with "Understanding Habitats" worksheets designed for ages 6-7. These expertly crafted activities from Kids Academy engage young learners through fun, interactive tasks that teach them about the diverse places animals call home. Each worksheet is full of colorful illustrations and simple explanations that help kids identify different habitats, understand the animals that live in them, and learn the importance of environmental stewardship. Perfect for classroom or home use, these worksheets are a delightful way to instill a love for nature and science in early grade students. Develop curiosity, critical thinking, and knowledge with every page!


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Sorting Animals Worksheet
Sorting Animals Worksheet

Sorting Animals Worksheet

Your kids will love this free, interactive worksheet! With image clues, they can read and trace the animal names, and then sort them into groups of land or water animals. It's an enjoyable way to boost their critical thinking, fine motor and prior knowledge skills.
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Space: Assessment 1 Worksheet
Space: Assessment 1 Worksheet

Space: Assessment 1 Worksheet

Introduce Kyle and his moon journal to your kids! Ask if they know what it is, or if they keep one too. Together, look at Kyle's pics and help them identify the phases of the moon. Have them check off the correct name of each. It's a great way to get kids interested in space!
Space: Assessment 1 Worksheet
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Land or Water Worksheet
Land or Water Worksheet

Land or Water Worksheet

The Earth is mostly covered by water. Ask your kids to name examples of land and water, then look at a worksheet with them. Ask them to identify pictures that show land and water, then help them check.
Land or Water Worksheet
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Sorting Animals by Land, Air and Sea Worksheet
Sorting Animals by Land, Air and Sea Worksheet

Sorting Animals by Land, Air and Sea Worksheet

Kids will use critical thinking and fine motor skills with this worksheet! They'll analyze animal traits and draw lines to sort them into groups of those that fly, swim, or walk. It's a fun way to hone skills and have a great time!
Sorting Animals by Land, Air and Sea Worksheet
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Animals and Plants: Assesment 2 Worksheet
Animals and Plants: Assesment 2 Worksheet

Animals and Plants: Assessment 2 Worksheet

This free PDF is ideal to quickly test your child's knowledge of animal adaptations. They'll select the right beak patterns for hummingbird, woodpecker and falcon, and identify which parts of animals help them escape predators. It's easy to assess your kid's understanding.
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Understanding habitats is essential for young children, as it lays the foundation for a multitude of valuable life skills and knowledge. For parents and teachers, emphasizing the importance of habitats to 6-7 year olds can spark curiosity about the natural world, foster a sense of responsibility and stewardship for the environment, and support overall academic growth.

Firstly, learning about different habitats – forests, oceans, deserts, etc. – and the diverse creatures that inhabit them can captivate young minds. This can lead to a lifelong passion for science and nature. Such knowledge helps children understand the interconnectedness of life, reinforcing the concept that all living things depend on one another and their environment.

Secondly, exploring habitats can teach crucial values, such as empathy and respect for all forms of life. When children perceive animals and plants as part of a delicate ecosystem, they become motivated to protect natural landscapes, understanding that their actions can have significant impacts.

Lastly, studying habitats integrates core academic skills. It enhances vocabulary, introduces basic biology and geography concepts, and cultivates critical thinking as children compare and contrast different living conditions. Hands-on activities and observations not only make learning fun but also promote cognitive development.

Thus, engaging young students in the study of habitats prepares them for future learning and inspires them to become conscious, caring individuals.