Critter Capture

“Habitat Hunt” explores the environments where squirrels live. Students will find words like “tree,” “branch,” “burrow,” and “forest,” helping them learn about natural surroundings that support squirrel life. The terms span both forested areas and more urban settings, emphasizing the squirrel’s adaptability. This puzzle is a great complement to lessons on ecosystems and animal homes. It connects real-world biology with fun wordplay.

This worksheet promotes language development through environmental vocabulary. Students build reading fluency by locating and internalizing words tied to place and setting. It supports comprehension of habitat concepts and encourages students to think critically about how animals interact with their environments. The activity also supports spelling accuracy and reinforces thematic connections in reading and science units.

Featured Squirrel Vocabulary Words – Tree, Branch, Nest, Canopy, Hollow, Forest, Park, Woodland, Burrow, Leaves, Twig, Grass, Shrub, Oak, Pine