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title: "Animal Homes"
description: "Know that animals make or find many different kinds of homes — birds build nests, rabbits dig burrows, bees live in hives, hermit crabs use empty shells, spiders spin webs — and that these shelters pr"
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# Animal Homes

Know that animals make or find many different kinds of homes — birds build nests, rabbits dig burrows, bees live in hives, hermit crabs use empty shells, spiders spin webs — and that these shelters protect them and their young

Subject: Science · Area: Animals of the World · Ages 5 to 7
Page: https://lightmysky.com/learn/science/animal-homes-mt_oLHXfLujmh

## Ready when they can

- Names at least 4 different types of animal homes (nest, burrow, hive, web, shell, den, lodge)
- Explains that animals need homes for shelter and to keep their babies safe
- Matches common animals to their homes

## Lesson: Where animals live

Every animal needs a safe place to live. Animals make or find many kinds of homes.

**Example.** A bird builds a nest from twigs and grass. A rabbit digs a burrow underground. A bee lives inside a hive with its family.

**Example.** A hermit crab finds an empty shell and moves in. A spider spins a silky web to catch food and rest.

*(drawing: Count 5 kinds of animal homes: a nest, a burrow, a hive, a shell, and a web.)*

**Tip.** Animal homes keep them safe from weather and other animals. Homes also protect their babies.

**Recap.** Animals build or find homes to stay safe and protect their babies.

## Practice

24 questions on this page, each with its working shown.

## Needs first

- [Animals Everywhere](https://lightmysky.com/learn/science/animals-everywhere-mt_v3Vz_Pgjjv)

## Opens up

- [Habitats & Basic Needs](https://lightmysky.com/learn/science/habitats-and-basic-needs-mt_cM8YS6NXqi)
- [Rainforest Animals](https://lightmysky.com/learn/science/rainforest-animals-mt_DCelLx_H1A)
- [The World of Minibeasts](https://lightmysky.com/learn/science/the-world-of-minibeasts-mt_R7LEuZjTmx)
- [Nocturnal Animals](https://lightmysky.com/learn/science/nocturnal-animals-mt_V_wIdRZLsG)