

Explore & Grow: Habitats
ENRICHING EDUCATIONAL FIELD TRIP RESOURCE

Explore & Grow: Habitats (K–8) Spark curiosity about the natural world with this printable activity pack! Students will design shoebox habitats, match animals to their homes, explore adaptations, and stretch their writing skills with creative prompts and short essays. Perfect for at-home learning, field trips, or classroom extensions—just print and go.
What’s inside
Hands-on Shoebox Habitat Challenge
Animal–Habitat matching practice
Adaptations and ecosystem change reflections
Creative and informational writing prompts (K–8 friendly)
Quick descriptive vocabulary exercises
How to use: Start with the shoebox challenge, add an adaptation discussion, then choose a writing prompt by grade level. Great for science notebooks, centers, or take-home learning.