Free Hibernating Animals Worksheets for Elementary and Kindergarten
These free hibernating animals worksheets are designed for elementary students learning about animals in winter. Each page encourages kids to research and record information such as habitat, physical features, and behaviors while also learning why animals hibernate. Kindergarten children can also enjoy these worksheets by using them as copy work practice to trace or copy the simple prompts.
As a homeschooling mom of 4 kids including one with autism I know how important it is to have flexible printables that fit different grade levels. Over the years I’ve created many packs that work for both younger and older learners. My tip for this set is to use them alongside a nonfiction book or documentary about hibernation so kids can fill in the pages as they learn.
Learning Objectives with Free Hibernating Animals Worksheets
These worksheets help children:
- Explore what hibernation and torpor are
- Research animal habitats and behaviors in winter
- Build early science and literacy skills through guided writing
- Practice copy work and handwriting for younger learners
- Develop curiosity and confidence in animal studies
What’s Included in the Hibernating Animals Pack
This printable pack includes worksheets for 12 animals that hibernate or enter torpor:
- Wood Frog – A common hibernating frog found in North America
- Brown Bear – Classic example of a hibernating mammal
- Desert Tortoise – Goes into brumation during colder months
- Common Lizard – Brumates in winter
- Little Brown Bat – Known for winter hibernation in caves
- Garden Snail – Seals itself inside its shell during cold weather
- Fat-tailed Dwarf Lemur – The only primate known to hibernate
- Striped Skunk – Sleeps deeply in dens during torpor
- North American Beaver – Not a true hibernator but included because of winter dens
- North American Porcupine – Becomes less active while staying in dens
- Eastern Gray Squirrel – Enters torpor during colder months
- Bumblebee Queen – The only colony member that survives winter by hibernating
Each worksheet includes spaces for:
- Habitat and physical features
- Behavior and where the animal hibernates
- Why the animal hibernates
- Interesting facts and what the child has learned
Ideas for Using the Hibernating Animals Printables
Teachers can use them for:
- Research projects or science notebooks
- Seasonal animal units
- Literacy centers or morning work
- Homework or independent study
Kids will enjoy:
- Researching animals and writing fun facts
- Copying sentences for handwriting practice
- Drawing or coloring the animals to add visual learning
- Creating a mini book about animals in winter
Best Age and Grade Level
These hibernating animal worksheets are best for elementary students. They can also be adapted for kindergarten as copy work practice or simple early writing prompts.
Prep Instructions
Just print the worksheets you need. Pair with a hibernation themed book or lesson for added engagement.
Suggested Materials
- Pencils and crayons
- Science reference books or kid friendly research materials
Download the Free Hibernating Animals Worksheets
These free hibernating animals worksheets are an easy no prep way to introduce kids to fascinating winter animal behaviors.