Animals Around the World Sorting Game

Round up a bunch of stuffed or toy animals from around the house. If your child isn't into stuffed animals, you can print animal pictures from the internet.

Take your paper. On one side, write a continent or region where the animals you rounded up are found. On the reverse, write a fact about the animal or their natural habitat.

Place the signs around the house.

Ask your child to place animals next to the signs where they think the animals live. Confirm that their location is correct for that animal or give a hint where the animal might actually live. Talk about the animals and the facts you wrote on the back of the sign.

To take this activity further, have your child do some research to discover what environmental challenge each area faces. For instance, habitat loss is one of the biggest threats to animals. Consider taking a hike or walking around your neighborhood and see what animals live in your area.

Talk about how our actions impact the environment. Ask your child to think of ways they can make an impact. Examples include reducing, reusing, and recycling; volunteering to clean up a trail or park; or planting a garden with indigenous plant species.