Animal Microhabitats science foldout activity

A fun, folding activity for younger students, designed to get them thinking about smaller habitats (micro habitats) and the animals that live there. Ideal for kindergarten or lower elementary science centers, interactive notebooks, and supporting learning about bugs, habitats, and nature.

The microhabitat templates

This resource looks at 4 different microhabitats; a tide/rock pool, under leaves, under a log and a flower garden. There are 2 templates for each microhabitat - students can either color the animals already included or research and draw their own.

Once they have colored a template, they can cut it out and fold using the instructions provided. Some children may need assistance with this part and it’s a good idea to have a pre-made example.

Once folded, they can then ‘hide’ the animals away by closing the template, and then pull it gently apart to reveal what’s inside.

An optional writing template is also included to mount the foldouts on, and for students to describe what their microhabitat is like.

Is this resource editable?

A UK and a US version are included. Please note that this is not an editable resource.