★Types of Animals
Kindergarten Science Worksheet
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Circle the animal that belongs to the group named.
Circle the bird.
Circle the insect.
Circle the fish.
Circle the mammal.
Circle the bird.
Circle the mammal.
Circle the insect.
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Scientists sort animals into groups by what they look like and how they live. A bird has feathers and wings. A mammal has fur or hair and feeds its babies milk, which is true of a cat, a cow and a bear. An insect is small and has six legs, such as a bee or an ant. A fish lives in water and swims with fins. On this page each question names one group and shows a few animals, and the child circles the one that belongs to the group.
Every question has exactly one right picture, and the other animals belong to other groups. Say the name of each animal out loud first, then think about its covering, its legs and where it lives. Talk about animals at the park or on a walk afterwards: is it a bird, an insect or a mammal?
What your child will learn
- Name four groups of animals: bird, mammal, insect and fish
- Use feathers, fur, six legs and fins to sort animals
- Tell which group an animal belongs to
- Sort animals the way scientists do
NGSS standard: K-LS1-1
Worked example
The question says Circle the bird. The pictures are a cat, a duck and a bee. A duck has feathers and wings, so circle the duck.
Common mistake
Calling every animal that flies a bird, so a bee or a butterfly is circled for the bird question.
Helpful hint
Think about what covers the animal and how many legs it has.
Questions parents ask
What is the most common mistake with types of animals?
Calling every animal that flies a bird, so a bee or a butterfly is circled for the bird question.
How can I help my child with types of animals?
Think about what covers the animal and how many legs it has.
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