Animal Cards and Habitat Backgrounds is an ideal resource to assist students in identifying animals and their habitats in a hands-on way.

This resource contains:

• 6 habitat boards (forest, ocean, farm, rainforest, pond and arctic)
• 36 animal cards (six for each habitat).

This activity can be done as a whole class, in small groups or individually. Print the habitat boards on thick card or place in write and wipe sleeves to promote longevity of use. Print the pages with the animal cards on them onto thick card and cut them into their individual pieces. Mix up the animal cards and place the habitat boards around a table or the classroom. Students then need to sort through the animal cards and place them on the correct habitat board.

This resource can also be used when looking at external features of animals. These cards can be used to group animals based on the external features that can be seen.