My daughter has been fascinated by squirrels lately so I decided to put together this simple activity so we could learn about the squirrel’s anatomy. 

The printable I created had just the right amount of information to keep her interested and focused. If you’d like to download both pages for this activity, click here.

Since art activities are her favorite at the moment, I paired it with a printable of a squirrel that she could color first and then use some dried leaves she had collected over the weekend to create a tail. That turned out to be her favorite part!

Using a paintbrush for applying the glue provides an opportunity for young children to refine fine motor skills and the pincer grasp in preparation for writing, so I offer it in this way most often.

We also used our 10-frame and wooden acorns to practice counting. After she was done she decided she wanted to trace the squirrel on the window so I helped her set up. I love when she chooses an extension to an activity based on her own interests ♡.

You can find the highlights of this activity in the video below.