Squirrel Matching Worksheets For Kids Ages 3 And Up

Bring a little woodland charm to learning time with these squirrel matching worksheets. Children ages 3 to 5 will have fun drawing lines to connect matching pictures, colors, and numbers. Each match gives them practice noticing details and differences, an important part of visual discrimination. Better yet, every page can be completed in under 20 minutes, so kids can complete them in just one sitting.

Parents and teachers will love how little prep is involved. Simply print the worksheets and let the matching begin. They work beautifully alongside woodland animal units at school and offer meaningful fine motor practice at home, too. Also, if you’re looking for more printable resources, be sure to check out our preschool worksheets. Your little learners will go nuts checking out all the options there!

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Get ready for some squirrel-themed matching activities that will keep preschoolers on their toes! Here, they’ll compare items, determine which belong together, and strengthen their concentration as they work through the tasks.

Download the printables and let kids jump right into the matching excitement today.

Match The Shadows

Can your preschooler spot which shadow belongs to each squirrel? This sheet encourages strong observation skills by inviting them to look closely at shapes and details before drawing their lines. And with five squirrels to match, children have plenty of chances to put their detective abilities to work.

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Squirrel Number Matching

Matching groups of squirrels to the correct numbers gives kiddos a cheerful counting task. Their number recognition improves when they connect a quantity with the actual numeral that represents it. One thing’s for sure: those squirrels certainly know a thing or two about making numbers more interesting.

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Match The Mushroom Colors

Little learners can put their color knowledge to the test when they connect each squirrel’s mushroom to the matching one across the page. Finding the correct pairs allows little ones to pay close attention to color differences and similarities. Soon, identifying common shades like red, blue, and yellow becomes much easier during art projects, games, and other activities.

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Match The Pictures

Our last activity turns squirrel matching into a playful search for long-lost twins. Kids use focus and problem-solving skills to work out which pictures belong together. Before long, all five squirrel buddies are happily reunited with their siblings.

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Woodland Animal Books for Children

One of our favorite things to do whenever we start a new unit is to begin with books. Grab these popular books from your library or grab them from Amazon to add to your home collection!

Bear Can’t Wait– If your child loves the Bear series of books, they’ll want to read the newest one where Bear plans a special surprise for Hare!

A Walk Through the Woods– This beautiful and intricate children’s book will keep children engaged and wanting to turn the page!

Owl Babies– Kids will relate to the message of this cute little book. In it, owl babies are waiting and worrying, will Mommy return? There’s a great resolution and fun illustrations as well.

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Woodland Nature Crafts

Squirrel Handprint Craft – Who would have guessed a handprint could become a squirrel clinging to a tree trunk? Using their handprint as a base encourages creativity and strengthens children’s ability to create something unique from familiar shapes. This one’s a great starting point for discussions about one of nature’s cutest creatures, too. 

Acorn Name Craft – Seeing their own name displayed on a tree can make this DIY feel extra personal for little ones. Arranging the acorn letters in the correct order supports both name recognition and spelling skills. We love including this activity in our fall lineup year after year; hopefully, you would, too.

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Bunny Paper Bag Puppet – A simple paper bag quickly transforms into a charming bunny buddy that kiddos will enjoy putting together. Direction-following abilities grow when they work through the steps in proper sequence. Afterward, the bunny can join story time, puppet shows, and all kinds of make-believe adventures.

Mushroom Craft – Just print the template, gather a few supplies, and kiddies can create their own mushroom from scratch. Scissor skills take center stage as children bring this tiny fungi to life. In about 10 minutes, they’ll have a mushroom that’s worthy of a spot on the fridge or wall.

Nature Themed Printables

Our bear do a dots are a bear-y exciting option for kindergartners who enjoy dot marker pages. They provide a natural opportunity to build grip and hand-eye coordination. And with four different activities to complete, things stay fresh and engaging!

These forest animal connect the dots, letting preschoolers reveal a hidden animal picture one dot at a time. Working through the numbers in order supports counting skills and pencil control. Once the image appears, a raccoon, moose, skunk, or wolf is all set for a colorful finishing touch.

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For bird lovers out there, these owl do a dot activity pages are sure to be a hit. Repetitive dotting helps develop early writing skills and promotes steadier hand movements during each activity. Pull them out when tablets, phones, and TVs have had enough of the spotlight.

Also, our Acorn Was a Little Wild activities keep the story going long after the last page has been read. They help boost memory, visual tracking, and other cognitive abilities through story-inspired tasks. Perfect for children who can’t get enough of Acorn’s antics.

Free Squirrel Matching Worksheets

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