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Animal crossword puzzle with clues about cats, dogs, owls, and woodland creatures.
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Animals Around Us Crossword Puzzle

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A 12-clue animal crossword for early elementary students. Clues feature common animals like cats, dogs, chickens, and owls, along with woodland creatures such as groundhogs, chipmunks, and coyotes. Each clue includes a fun fact, making it ideal for science class warm-ups, vocabulary practice, or nature units in Grades 1–3.

Subject:
Science
Topic:
Animals
Grade Level:
1st – 3rd Grades
Updated July 2026

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