Animals in the Arctic Picture Reading Comprehension Cards

Animals in the Arctic: K-2 Science Reading Cards

How do animals stay warm in the coldest place on Earth? This set of 8 picture-rich reading cards helps young learners discover three big science words: fur, fat, and dig. Each card pairs a short, decodable story with one quick, hands-on activity that builds reading comprehension and science knowledge at the same time.

What's Inside

• 8 reading cards (2 per page) featuring polar bears, seals, arctic foxes, walruses, lemmings, and musk oxen
• A "Big Words" key on every page with simple icons and kid-friendly meanings
• Short 2 to 3 sentence stories written for early readers
• Answer key 
  Activity Types
• Picture choice: circle the right picture
• Yes or no: circle a happy or sad face
• Find the word: underline a key word in the story
• Put in order: number a lemming's steps 1, 2, 3
• Count and write: count the musk oxen
• Circle the animal: find the answer in the text

• Features Teachers Love

• Large, kid-friendly fonts that are easy for beginning readers
• Black and white line art that prints clearly and doubles as a coloring page
• Every answer can be found in the story, which builds text evidence skills
• Takes about 5 to 10 minutes per page
• Aligned to NGSS 1-LS1-1, K-ESS3-1 and CCSS RI.1.1, RI.1.4, RF.1.4
  How to Use It
• Use the cards in science centers, morning work, small reading groups, or as an early finisher task. Read the stories aloud with kindergarten students, or let first and second graders work on their own. Pair them with a polar, winter, or habitats unit, and review the Big Words together before students begin. Combine them with Animals in Winter, Animals in the Desert, and Animals in the Ocean for a complete habitats comparison.