Lizard Art Study Worksheet
Our new, popular art study worksheets encourage children to have a look at some classic artwork. This one asks the kids to look at Boy Bitten by a Lizard by Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio.
Lizards
Lizards are really diverse and wonderful creatures. They can change colour, lose their tail, some are tiny and some are huge! Learn about lizards with the kids with our fun collection of colouring pages and worksheets below.
Learn About Lizards
Lizards are reptiles which are found all over the world, except Antarctica. There are about 7,000 species of lizards and they have been on Earth for about 200 million years.
Most lizards have four legs and a long tail but some, such as slow worms, have no legs and long snake-like bodies. Lizards use their long tails to help them to swim, balance and hang on to trees. Some lizards are able to lose their tail if a predator grabs it, leaving the animal holding their tail whilst the lizard escapes and grows a new one.
The largest species of lizard is the Komodo Dragon which can grow to 3m in length and the smallest species is the Jaragua Gecko which is only 16mm long.
Chameleons are a type of lizard that can change colour. It was assumed that they changed colour to blend in with their background so that they could hide from predators. However, we now know that chameleons can change colour to communicate with each other and to express their mood. They also change colour to help them to control their body temperature.
Our Lizard Activities
Lizard Fact Cards
Here are ten interesting lizards for the kids to research. When they have investigated the lizards and filled in the information, they can staple the pages together to make a little lizard information book.
Lizard Fact Sheet
Here is a printable fact sheet with lots of interesting information about lizards.
Lizard Measuring
Tell the kids to grab a ruler and practise measuring these cute little lizards on this fun maths worksheet. Make sure that you tick print in actual size.
Lizard Template
I love this lizard template and so did my son when he was younger. We used it to cut out lots of lizards in different colours to decorate one of his folders. The larger sizes are just about big enough to use as writing frames, too.
Lizards Alphabetical Order
Ask the kids to put these different types of lizards into alphabetical order.
Lizards and Snakes Venn Diagram
Lizards and snakes are both types of reptiles. Ask the kids to find out similarities and differences between them and write them down on this Venn diagram.
Lizards as Pets Worksheet
Are you interested in keeping lizards as pets? Research a popular lizard that is kept as a pet - a bearded dragon or a leopard gecko, perhaps. Fill in the worksheet, finding out how to keep a lizard happy and healthy.
Lizards Comprehension Multiple Choice
Ask the kids to read through our Lizard Fact Sheet and then answer these fun, quiz-style questions. Multiple choice answers are perfect to check the reading comprehension of reluctant writers.
Lizards Comprehension Questions
Ask the kids to read through the Lizard Fact Sheet and then check their understanding with these comprehension questions. We have included the answers.
Lizards Fact vs Fiction
Sort out the facts from the fiction with this fun comprehension activity. Ask the kids to read through our Lizard Fact Sheet and then check their understanding with this worksheet. You might be surprised by some of the facts.
Lizards in UK Fact Finding Worksheet
Did you know there are three species of lizard that are native to the UK? Find out more about the species and fill in these fact finding worksheets.
Lizards Scene Card
Do you have a friend or family member who loves reptiles? This card is perfect for them, but we think anyone would be happy to receive this colourful card with a picture of two lizards trying to catch their lunch!
Lizards Scene Colouring Card
One of these lizards is about to catch himself a tasty snack! Print onto some card, colour in the lovely picture then fold in half for an extra special lizard greetings card!
Lizards Scene Colouring Page
Grab some bright pens or crayons and have fun colouring in this fun lizard scene!
Lizards Scene Poster
Is the lizard's tongue long enough to catch the fly do you think? This is a lovely colourful poster that will brighten up any display!
Lizards Scene Story Paper
This lovely pair of lizards is sure to inspire some creative story writing! And the kids can colour in the picture when they are finished...
Lizards: Common Chameleon Fact Finding Worksheet
Chameleons are just fascinating, aren't they? They are really interesting animals to learn about. Ask the kids to find out more about these wonderful creatures and fill in this fact finding worksheet.
Lizards: Komodo Dragon Fact Finding Worksheet
Komodo Dragons are the largest species of lizard that currently live on the planet. They are slightly scary, but very interesting animals. We're sure children will love finding out all about them and filling in this fact finding worksheet.