Gecko Glides

This word search focuses on the various behaviors of lizards. Words like “basking” and “burrowing” describe survival strategies, while “hunting” and “foraging” relate to how lizards find food. Terms like “displaying” and “camouflaging” introduce concepts of communication and defense. Completing this activity will teach students about the daily lives and instincts of lizards.

By working through this puzzle, students strengthen their understanding of action words related to reptiles. The activity enhances word recognition and recall, making it easier to associate terms with behaviors seen in nature. It also supports reading fluency by reinforcing the recognition of complex vocabulary. This word search helps bridge biology and language development.

Word List: Basking, Burrowing, Climbing, Hunting, Foraging, Shedding, Displaying, Defending, Camouflaging, Scouting, Sunning, Resting, Sleeping, Flicking, Scrambling