Science · Stage 3
Six Animal Groups
Mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish and insects — learn the clues that tell them apart!
✦ Science📘 Stage 3 · S3⏱ ~10 min🧒 Ages 7–8★ Free to start
I can sort animals into mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish and insects.
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Kavi's Jungle Sorting Game
Kavi flaps down into a busy jungle 🌿. "So many animals!" hoots Kavi. "But every animal fits in one of six groups — mammals 🐶, birds 🦅, reptiles 🐢, amphibians 🐸, fish 🐟 and insects 🐝. Each group has a special clue. Let's learn the clues that tell them apart!"
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What your child will learn
1The six animal groupsEvery animal belongs to one group. Tap each group to learn its special clue.
2Mammal, bird or fish?Start with three groups you know well. Look at each animal's clue, then tap its group.
3Reptile, amphibian or insect?Now the trickier three groups! Use the clues to drop each animal in its box.
4Tricky animals!Some animals surprise us. Use the body clue to predict the group, then tap to check. Tap Next test → for more.
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A peek inside
Which group is a dog 🐶 in?
A dog has fur and feeds its babies milk. Those are the clues for a mammal.
Try this at home: Name the group that has fur and feeds its babies milk.
Ready to play and learn?
Start the free interactive lesson, or print the handout for screen-free play.
Part of Science · Stage 3 · S3 on KAVI Academy — a secular, whole-child learning platform for ages 5–12.