Fly or swim
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Fly or swim - Animals" 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 how animals move can use it as a short review.
Preschool how animals move worksheet: Fly or swim. Cut out six pictures and paste each one in the right box. Answer key included. Part of our how animals move living things collection.
How do I use this worksheet?
Act out each movement before the page. A grown-up reads the directions, and the child sorts, matches, traces or circles.
What students will practice
- Students will sort animals that fly, swim, hop and crawl.
- Students will match animals to the body parts they move with.
- Students will notice that wings, fins and legs help animals move.
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FAQ
How do I use this how animals move worksheet?
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Act out each movement before the page. A grown-up reads the directions, and the child sorts, matches, traces or circles.
What does this worksheet teach?
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"Fly or swim" (animals) is a cut and paste sort: the child cuts out six labeled pictures and pastes each one into the fly box or the swim box. The fly pictures are the bird, bee and butterfly, and the swim pictures are the fish, duck in water and dolphin. It practices noticing how animals fly, swim, hop and crawl. An answer key is included.
Can I use this how animals move 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 how animals move. 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 how animals move 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 how animals move 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 how animals move 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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