Bear Vocabulary Words - Types of Bears

Learn about the common names of different types of bears with these bear themed vocabulary cards.

What is Included:

Each card features a realistic image of a bear with the bear's common name listed below the image. There are 9 different bear species represented in this resource from all over the world.

What bears are in this set?

American Black Bear, Asiatic Black Bear, Grizzly Bear, Polar Bear, Sun Bear, Panda, Sloth Bear, Spectacled Bear, and the Kermode Bear.

There are a variety of ways to use this set of vocabulary cards:

• You can create simple flash cards that can be used to learn about different bear species.

• You can create 2-part cards for matching bear images to their name for a Montessori activity.

• You can create a matching or concentration game by prepping out two of each of the bear cards.

• You can create a writing center by using the bear cards as a reference for students to write their own stories.

When to Use:

• Morning Tubs or Morning Baskets - These cards make a great activity for students to work on as their classmates arrive to class.

• Literacy or Writing Center - Simply place these cards in a writing or literacy center for students to use to write stories or label their activities

• Quiet Time Activity - These cards can give students who do not nap during rest time something to look at and review.

These vocabulary cards are a low prep option for teachers to prepare for students. The cards just need to be printed out and cut apart. They can be laminated for durability if the teacher desires. They can be easily stored in task boxes which allow for easy center set up, clean up and then storage when the cards are not in use.