Nutty Nibbles

“Nutty Nibbles” focuses on what squirrels eat. Students search for words related to food sources such as “nut,” “acorn,” “mushroom,” and “twig.” These words highlight both plant-based and occasional animal-based dietary items. It’s an engaging way to introduce diet and foraging behaviors in animals. This worksheet is great for lessons about food chains or animal needs.

The puzzle supports language learning by introducing nature-specific diet vocabulary. Students enhance spelling and word retention as they match unfamiliar food names with letters in the grid. It strengthens their ability to associate words with real-life visuals and concepts. The word search also improves concentration and fine motor skills, especially as students work through challenging terms like “kernel” and “sprout.”

Featured Squirrel Vocabulary Words – Nut, Seed, Acorn, Berry, Fruit, Mushroom, Bark, Bud, Grain, Twig, Insect, Cone, Sprout, Root, Kernel