Great Egret - Facts + Coloring + Words Scramble + More!

Great Egret - Facts + Coloring + Words Scramble + More!

Single-sided, black and white

No prep, 15-20 minute activity page

Life science, birds, or wetland ecosystems (K–3)

Introduce students to the majestic Great Egret (Ardea alba) with this engaging, no-prep activity sheet!

Students learn fun facts about this wetland bird, color its distinctive features, and unscramble related vocabulary.

Your students will:

• Read about the Great Egret’s size, habitat, diet, and unique hunting style
• Learn why the Great Egret is the symbol of the National Audubon Society
• Explore cultural connections, including how egrets are seen as symbols of good luck
• Practice vocabulary skills with a themed unscramble puzzle
• Color the bird to reinforce key identification features

Perfect for science centers, sub plans, or enrichment during bird, wetlands, or ecosystem units!

Includes:

• Illustrated Great Egret for coloring
• Informational text about size, habitat, and behavior
• Fun fact about symbolism and Audubon Society
• Vocabulary unscramble activity
• Facts include size, wingspan, weight, diet, habitat
• Scientific name
• Detailed coloring areas
• Word scramble
• Mazes

Learning Objectives

Students will be able to:

• Identify the physical features and habitat of the Great Egret
• Describe the Great Egret’s hunting behavior and role in wetland ecosystems
• Understand the cultural symbolism of the Great Egret
• Strengthen spelling and vocabulary skills through an unscramble activity

Standards Alignment

NGSS – Next Generation Science Standards

• K-LS1-1: Use observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals (including humans) need to survive.
• 2-LS4-1: Make observations of plants and animals to compare the diversity of life in different habitats.
• 3-LS4-3: Construct an argument with evidence that in a particular habitat some organisms can survive well, some survive less well, and some cannot survive at all.

CCSS – Common Core State Standards (ELA-Literacy)

• RI.1.1 / RI.2.1 / RI.3.1: Ask and answer questions about key details in a text.
• RI.1.4 / RI.2.4 / RI.3.4: Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases.
• RI.1.7 / RI.2.7 / RI.3.7: Use illustrations and details in a text to describe its key ideas.
• L.1.6 / L.2.6 / L.3.6: Use words and phrases acquired through reading and being read to.