Match the animal to its covering
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Match the animal to its covering" is written for Preschool (Ages 3-5). Children who are new to this can work with a grown-up beside them, and the instructions are meant to be read aloud. Older children who need more practice with animal coverings can use it as a short review.
2 pages in this set
Sort animals by fur, feathers, scales and shells, match each animal to a close-up of its covering and finish animals by drawing their feathers, scales and wool. Part of our animal coverings living things collection.
How do I use this worksheet?
Name each covering together and touch a soft and a hard thing if you can. A grown-up reads the directions, and the child sorts, matches or draws.
What students will practice
- Students will sort animals by fur, feathers, scales and shells.
- Students will match an animal to its covering.
- Students will tell why a covering helps an animal.
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FAQ
How do I use this animal coverings worksheet?
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Name each covering together and touch a soft and a hard thing if you can. A grown-up reads the directions, and the child sorts, matches or draws.
What does this worksheet teach?
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The "Match the animal to its covering" set has 2 pages in one PDF. Close-up: the matches are sheep to wool close-up, bird to feather, fish to scales and tiger to striped fur. Pond and farm: the matches are duck to feathers, frog to smooth wet skin, snake to scales and horse to hair. The set practices sorting animals by fur, feathers, scales and shells. Every page has an answer key.
Can I use this animal coverings worksheet for homeschool or classroom?
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Yes, both. We made it for Preschool living things, and the page works the same whether it lands on a kitchen table or a center rotation. At home, most families go through it together and talk the answers out loud, and that talking is where most of the learning happens with animal coverings. In class it runs well as independent work while you pull a small group. Print one copy or thirty, whichever the day needs.
How many Preschool animal coverings worksheets are there?
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14 printable worksheets, all free to preview. Downloads are included with a ClassWeekly free trial, and every page prints on standard 8.5 x 11 paper.
What age are animal coverings worksheets for?
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These are written for preschool children, roughly ages 3-5. Start with the first few pages, use the free preview to judge the fit, and come back to harder ones as your child gets steadier.
Does my child need to know how to write for these animal coverings worksheets?
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No. Most pages ask children to circle, trace, match, color, or cut and paste, and a few ask for a single number. A grown-up can read the instructions aloud, so children do not need to read yet.
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Worksheet Details
| Grade | Preschool |
| Subject | Science |
| Topic | Living Things |
| Pages | 1 page |
| Difficulty | Medium |
| Answer key | Included |
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