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Squirrel Activities for Kids at the Elementary Level in 2026

These squirrel activities for kids are very popular in the fall, but they can be used any time of the year. They provide fun and engaging learning experiences to your students. Check out all of the squirrel activities for kids below!

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9 Squirrel Activities for Kids

Below are our favorite squirrel activities for elementary students.

1. Those Darn Squirrels Book Companion

Those Darn Squirrels follows an elderly man’s entertaining battle against a group of mischievous squirrels. This Those Darn Squirrels Book Companion includes reading comprehension questions, writing prompts, SEL lesson ideas, student activities, and much more. Learn more about this resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!

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2. The Squirrels Who Squabbled Book Companion

The Squirrels Who Squabbled tells the story of two squirrels, Hodge and Podge, who learn the value of cooperation and friendship as they set aside their rivalry in a race against time to gather food for the winter. This The Squirrels Who Squabbled Book Companion includes reading comprehension questions, writing prompts, SEL lesson ideas, student activities, and much more. Learn more about this resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!

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3. The Leaf Thief Book Companion

The Leaf Thief follows the adventures of a curious squirrel named Sam who sets out to discover the mystery behind the disappearing leaves in his forest. This The Leaf Thief Book Companion includes reading comprehension questions, writing prompts, SEL lesson ideas, student activities, and much more. Learn more about this resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!

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4. Squirrel Activity Packet

This Squirrel Activity Packet includes fun and engaging activities students love like a directed drawing writing activity, word search, and crossword puzzle! These activities can be used as center activities, homework, fast finisher tasks, filler activities, or indoor recess activities. Learn more about this print-and-go resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!

5. Squirrel Would You Rather Activities

Our Squirrel Would You Rather Activities are great when you need a fun way to get students talking during your morning meeting or a way to motivate even your most reluctant writers. Learn more about this resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!

6. Squirrel Color by Code Activity

This Squirrel Color by Code Activity is a fun and engaging task that invites students to practice identifying the parts of speech of thematic words. It’s a quick print and go activity you can have printed on your desk whenever you have 15-20 minutes to fill. Learn more about this resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!

7. Squirrel Acrostic Poem Activities

These Squirrel Acrostic Poem Activities include five unique acrostic poem templates, each offering a different blend of structure, creativity, and seasonal-themed fun. Each printable worksheet was designed to spark creativity, reinforce writing skills, improve vocabulary, and give students meaningful ways to engage with seasonal themes – all in a super quick and easy format teachers can use with no prep. Learn more about this resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!

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8. Squirrel Directed Drawing Activities

These Squirrel Directed Drawing Activities are a fun and engaging way for elementary students to practice a variety of important skills: writing, vocabulary, focus, fine motor, social-emotional, and more. Both teachers and students love them! Learn more about this resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!

9. Squirrel Bookmarks

These printable Squirrel Bookmarks pair perfectly with other squirrel activities. Students will enjoy these squirrel coloring activities that spark creativity while giving them a purposeful finished product to use during independent reading. Learn more about this resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!

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