Eastern Screech Owl Fun Facts & Nature Journal Activity! K-3

Bring nighttime nature learning into your classroom with this Eastern Screech Owl Fun Facts & Nature Journal Activity!

This engaging, low-prep science resource helps young learners explore one of North America’s most fascinating nocturnal birds through fun facts, journaling prompts, and a word scramble activity.

Perfect for K–3 classrooms, homeschool, science centers, and nature units, students will learn about owl size, habitat, diet, camouflage, and nighttime behaviors while strengthening observation, writing, and vocabulary skills.

What’s Included:

✔ Fun Facts about the Eastern Screech Owl

✔ Kid-friendly informational text

✔ Two nature journal writing prompts

✔ Word scramble vocabulary activity

✔ Black-and-white, printer-friendly pages

✔ Ideal for science notebooks or early finishers

This resource works beautifully for:

• Animal adaptations lessons
• Nocturnal animals units
• Bird studies
• Nature journaling
• Substitute plans or literacy centers

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Students will:

• Identify basic facts about the Eastern Screech Owl
• Understand what it means to be nocturnal
• Describe animal habitats and food sources
• Practice observation and written expression
• Build science vocabulary through word play

STANDARDS ALIGNMENT (NGSS + ELA)

Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS):

• K-LS1-1 – Use observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals need to survive
• 1-LS1-1 – Use materials to design solutions that help plants or animals survive
• 2-LS4-1 – Make observations of plants and animals to compare the diversity of life

ELA Connections (CCSS):

• W.K–3.2 – Informative/explanatory writing
• SL.K–3.1 – Participating in discussions
• L.K–3.4 – Vocabulary acquisition

TEACHER TIPS

Use during:

• Evening animals or owl units
• Outdoor learning days
• Science notebook work
• Early finisher activities
• Cross-curricular science + ELA blocks

Pair with:

• A night sky lesson (Night Sky Scavenger Hunt Worksheet – Astronomy Activity for Kids (K–5))
• Owl videos or sound clips
• A nature walk or backyard bird study (Printable Nature Journaling Pages - 10 Pack - NGSS-Aligned)

What age group is this resource best for?

This activity is designed for Kindergarten through 3rd grade, with flexible writing expectations.

Is this resource printer-friendly?

Yes! All pages are black-and-white and perfect for classroom printing.

Does this work for homeschool or nature centers?

Absolutely—this resource is ideal for homeschool families, nature clubs, camps, and environmental education programs.

Can this be used in science notebooks?

Yes! The pages fit perfectly into interactive science journals.

Is this aligned with science standards?

Yes, it supports NGSS life science standards related to animals, habitats, and observations.