Endangered Animal ELA Activities
Centers/Stations
20 minutesGradesK, 1, 2English Language Arts
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Written by Elizabeth Ward
About this activity
In this activity, students will practice alphabetic skills while exploring the names of endangered and threatened animals. This resource highlights a small collection of endangered animals and can be a starting point for learning about animals, habitats, and the effects of climate change.
Everything you need to teach it
- Endangered Animal Name PuzzlesView Activity
Teaching tips
- The animal names featured in this activity were pulled from the Animal Welfare Institute’s list of Endangered Animals. The names have been simplified for the purpose of this activity, but it would be helpful for students to learn the full names of the animals.
- It is important to note that the concept of endangered animals may be difficult for some students. Be sure to check in and provide a safe space for students to share their feelings related to this topic.
- Consider providing nonfiction texts to the classroom library for students to learn more about endangered animals.
- This activity can be used for independent work or in a Word Work or Science center.
- Name and Picture cards from Option 2 can be posted around the room for a Write the Room activity.
- There are multiple options provided. Use the version that works best for your students.
- It will be helpful to preview the words with students before releasing the activity for exploration.
From the scientist review
The activity's options, puzzles, and related resources were scientifically vetted, making it appropriate for use in the classroom and giving students the opportunity to learn the names of endangered and threatened animals.
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Elizabeth Ward
Elizabeth Ward, B.S., is SubjectToClimate's Chief Product Officer. She has more than 12 years of teaching experience across 3rd-grade science and social studies, Kindergarten, and online EFL, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with an Early Childhood Endorsement. She has spent 8 years in the education sector, spanning curriculum development and ed tech. Outside of work, she loves exploring the natural beauty of her home state of Texas.
