Who Left This Behind? – 65 Animal Pairs

A bubble nest on the water, nutshells beside a stone or a shelter made of twigs… Which animal left it behind?

Turn children into nature detectives with this animal-and-clue matching set. Children examine pictures, find connections and explain the details that helped them decide.

The complete set includes:

• 65 matching pairs: 130 colour picture cards
• 130 matching black-and-white colouring cards
• A detailed guide with 65 illustrated animal profiles
• A shorter guide explaining each animal-and-clue connection
• Discussion questions, suggested answers and creative activities
• An answer table covering all 65 pairs
• 22 sorting mats on 11 pages
• A contents page, PDF bookmarks and information about the author

Discover the story behind each clue

The animal profiles explain what each picture shows, how the clue forms and why it is connected to the animal. They also explore habitat, diet, activity, movement, social life and approximate lifespan.

Sorting activities invite children to explore further: Which animals fly? Which eat plants? Who builds a nest or leaves food remains? More than one well-reasoned answer may be possible.

Use the cards for matching, describing, comparing, sorting and colouring at home, in early years settings, in the classroom or during language activities. Start with a few clearly different pairs and gradually increase the challenge.

Length: 142 pages in one PDF
Language: English
Printing: A4, single-sided, actual size / 100%

The illustrations are simplified learning pictures, not a field identification guide.

Digital download only. No physical product will be shipped.