Instructions
Read the information about sloths below and then complete the activities that follow!
Fun Facts about Sloths
Sloths are slow-moving mammals that are known for their relaxed lifestyle. They spend most of their time hanging upside down in trees and can move at a speed of just 0.24 kilometers per hour. Sloths have a long, shaggy coat that is home to algae, which helps them blend in with the trees. They mostly eat leaves and can sleep for up to 20 hours a day!
Activities
1. Draw a Sloth
In the box below, draw a picture of a sloth hanging from a tree!
2. Sloth Vocabulary
Fill in the blanks with the correct words from the word bank: slow, tree, sleep, leaves.
a. Sloths are very _______ creatures.
b. They like to eat _______.
c. Sloths spend a lot of time in _______.
d. Sloths can _______ for many hours a day.
3. Write a Short Story
Imagine you are a sloth for a day. Write a short story about your adventures! What do you see? What do you do?
4. True or False?
Read the statements below and write 'True' or 'False' next to each one.
a. Sloths can move very quickly.
b. Sloths mostly eat meat.
c. Sloths spend a lot of time hanging from trees.
d. Sloths can sleep for up to 20 hours a day.