Wild or Domestic? Animal Sorting Worksheet for Kids

How to use this worksheet

Start by discussing what makes an animal 'wild' versus 'domestic', using familiar examples like a pet dog compared to a lion. Have your child cut out each animal picture carefully, then decide which category box it belongs in before gluing it into place. After placing each animal, ask them to write a 'W' for wild or 'D' for domestic next to it to reinforce the label. Once all animals are sorted, review the two groups together, asking why each animal belongs where it was placed.

Materials needed

• Scissors
• Glue
• Pencil or Marker

Extension activities

• 1Visit a local farm, zoo, or pet store to observe wild versus domestic animals in person.
• 2Draw a favorite wild animal and a favorite domestic animal side by side, labeling each.
• 3Read a picture book about animals and sort the characters into wild or domestic as you go.
• 4Play a quick verbal game naming an animal and having your child shout 'wild' or 'domestic'.
• 5Create a simple two-column chart at home to add new animals to as your child thinks of them.