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Animal Flash Cards & Word Wall

  • Updated

    Updated:  01 Mar 2024

Read, write and identify animals around the world with a printable animal word wall with pictures.

  • Editable

    Editable:  Google Slides

  • Non-Editable

    Non-Editable:  PDF

  • Pages

    Pages:  10 Pages

  • Curriculum
  • Years

    Years:  P - 2

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teaching resource

Animal Flash Cards & Word Wall

  • Updated

    Updated:  01 Mar 2024

Read, write and identify animals around the world with a printable animal word wall with pictures.

  • Editable

    Editable:  Google Slides

  • Non-Editable

    Non-Editable:  PDF

  • Pages

    Pages:  10 Pages

  • Curriculum
  • Years

    Years:  P - 2

Read, write and identify animals around the world with a printable animal word wall with pictures.

Animals & Pictures Inspire Readers and Writers!

Did you know that teaching students about animals can be a fantastic way to help them appreciate nature and improve their reading and writing skills? Animals are so fascinating, and kids absolutely love them. By exploring different types of animals from around the world, students can develop their curiosity, critical thinking, and observational skills. Plus, it’s a great way to improve their reading skills too! As they encounter a variety of texts, such as stories and articles, they can learn new words and understand what they’re reading. Writing about animals can also inspire creativity and encourage students to express themselves in unique ways.

List of Australian Animals and Animals Around the World!

This printable resource download includes a set of 36 animal name and picture cards. We have made sure to bring in animals from around the globe to help your students learn about the fantastic wildlife we have on Earth. The list of animals included are:

koala platypus sugar glider magpie
dingo bandicoot wallaby crocodile
moose sea otter river dolphin caracal
badger brown bear hyena orca
kangaroo albatross echidna cassowary
Tasmanian devil blobfish possum cuttlefish
flying squirrel anteater meerkat krill
Panda alpaca oryx seal
sea turtle emu penguin bison

More Ways to Use Your Pictures of Animals Word Wall Cards

  • Animal Habitat Match: Match each animal card to its corresponding habitat (e.g., jungle, ocean, desert). This game reinforces knowledge about animal habitats and ecosystems.
  • Animal Trivia: Create trivia questions based on the animals featured on the cards. Players take turns answering questions to earn points or rewards, promoting learning through gameplay.
  • Animal Sorting: Sort the cards into categories such as mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians. This activity reinforces classification skills.
  • Animal Facts Game: Each player draws a card and must share a fact about the animal depicted. This game encourages research and knowledge-building as kids learn interesting tidbits about animals from around the world.
  • Writing Prompt: Draw a card and use the animal featured as a prompt to create a short story or informational writing.

Download Your Animal Picture Cards Today!

This resource is available as an easy-to-use PDF or editable Google Slides resource file. To get your copy, click the dropdown arrow on the download button to select your preferred file format. Make your copy, set up the game, and start playing today!


This resource was created by Brittany Collins, a teacher in Indiana and Teach Starter collaborator.


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