Summary
Every creature needs a home -- even made-up ones! A 'snickerwicker' digs a nest while a 'shadowlizard' lives underground. A playful activity about matching animals to the habitats that meet their needs.
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Ages 5+
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Discussion questions
Discussion
Kids invent creatures and design the perfect habitat for each one.
- What does every animal need from its home?
- Why do different animals live in different kinds of places?
- What habitat would your imaginary animal need?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: habitat, home, needs.
Try it: Invent an animal and describe the habitat it would need to survive.