Animal habitats for kids: grades 1–2

Quick answer

This playlist explores where animals live, with Jack Hartmann's "Amazing Animal Habitats!", Learn Bright's "Habitats for Kids", Crash Course Kids' "Home Sweet Habitat", FreeSchool's "Biomes of the World" and SciShow Kids trips to caves and the poles. Press Play all on repeat for a science block, or loop one habitat with A–B.

Play all on repeat

Videos in this playlist

  1. 1Amazing Animal Habitats! | Jack HartmannAmazing Animal Habitats! | Jack HartmannJack Hartmann Kids Music ChannelPlay from here Loop
  2. 2Habitats for Kids | Learn all about deserts, forests, grasslands, mountains, and moreHabitats for Kids | Learn all about deserts, forests, grasslands, mountains, and moreLearn BrightPlay from here Loop
  3. 3Home Sweet Habitat: Crash Course Kids #21.1Home Sweet Habitat: Crash Course Kids #21.1Crash Course KidsPlay from here Loop
  4. 4Biomes of the World for Children: Oceans, Mountains, Grassland, Rainforest, Desert - FreeSchoolBiomes of the World for Children: Oceans, Mountains, Grassland, Rainforest, Desert - FreeSchoolFree SchoolPlay from here Loop
  5. 5Habitats: Oceans [CLIP]Habitats: Oceans [CLIP]Discovery Education UKPlay from here Loop
  6. 6Habitats: Woodlands [CLIP]Habitats: Woodlands [CLIP]Discovery Education UKPlay from here Loop
  7. 7Habitats: Rainforests [CLIP]Habitats: Rainforests [CLIP]Discovery Education UKPlay from here Loop
  8. 8Habitats: Seashores [CLIP]Habitats: Seashores [CLIP]Discovery Education UKPlay from here Loop
  9. 9Biomes and Ecosystems for Kids | Learn about the different types of ecosystems and biomesBiomes and Ecosystems for Kids | Learn about the different types of ecosystems and biomesLearn BrightPlay from here Loop
  10. 10Rainforests for Kids | Learn all about the two types of rainforestsRainforests for Kids | Learn all about the two types of rainforestsLearn BrightPlay from here Loop
  11. 11Rainforests 101 | National GeographicRainforests 101 | National GeographicNational GeographicPlay from here Loop
  12. 12Oceans of the World for Kids | Learn all about the 5 Oceans of the EarthOceans of the World for Kids | Learn all about the 5 Oceans of the EarthLearn BrightPlay from here Loop
  13. 13Exploring the Coral Reef: Learn about Oceans for Kids - FreeSchoolExploring the Coral Reef: Learn about Oceans for Kids - FreeSchoolFree SchoolPlay from here Loop
  14. 14Exploring the Arctic for Kids: Arctic Animals and Climates for Children - FreeSchoolExploring the Arctic for Kids: Arctic Animals and Climates for Children - FreeSchoolFree SchoolPlay from here Loop
  15. 15Winter at the North Pole! | Winter Science | SciShow KidsWinter at the North Pole! | Winter Science | SciShow KidsSciShow KidsPlay from here Loop
  16. 16Why Aren't There Penguins in the Arctic? FreeSchool Presents a Closer Look at Arctic PenguinsWhy Aren't There Penguins in the Arctic? FreeSchool Presents a Closer Look at Arctic PenguinsFree SchoolPlay from here Loop
  17. 17Antarctica for Kids: Cool Facts About Antarctica for Children - FreeSchoolAntarctica for Kids: Cool Facts About Antarctica for Children - FreeSchoolFree SchoolPlay from here Loop
  18. 18Antarctica: The Coldest Place on Earth! | SciShow KidsAntarctica: The Coldest Place on Earth! | SciShow KidsSciShow KidsPlay from here Loop
  19. 19The Coldest Seas on Earth! | SciShow KidsThe Coldest Seas on Earth! | SciShow KidsSciShow KidsPlay from here Loop
  20. 20What Are Tundras? | National GeographicWhat Are Tundras? | National GeographicNational GeographicPlay from here Loop
  21. 21Florida Everglades | Nature Boom Time | @natgeokidsFlorida Everglades | Nature Boom Time | @natgeokidsNat Geo KidsPlay from here Loop
  22. 22Let's Explore Caves! | SciShow Kids CompilationLet's Explore Caves! | SciShow Kids CompilationSciShow KidsPlay from here Loop
  23. 23The Amazing Adaptations of Cave Animals! | Let's Explore Caves! | SciShow KidsThe Amazing Adaptations of Cave Animals! | Let's Explore Caves! | SciShow KidsSciShow KidsPlay from here Loop
  24. 24Animal Adaptations for Kids, Learn about physical, life cycle, and behavioral adaptations of animalsAnimal Adaptations for Kids, Learn about physical, life cycle, and behavioral adaptations of animalsLearn BrightPlay from here Loop
  25. 25Animal Camouflage | Learn How Animals Can Blend In With Their EnvironmentsAnimal Camouflage | Learn How Animals Can Blend In With Their EnvironmentsLearn BrightPlay from here Loop
  26. 26How do Whales, Penguins, and Polar Bears Keep Warm?How do Whales, Penguins, and Polar Bears Keep Warm?SciShow KidsPlay from here Loop
  27. 27Animals with Winter Coats!Animals with Winter Coats!SciShow KidsPlay from here Loop
  28. 28Understanding Ecosystems for Kids: Producers, Consumers, Decomposers - FreeSchoolUnderstanding Ecosystems for Kids: Producers, Consumers, Decomposers - FreeSchoolFree SchoolPlay from here Loop

What do children learn about habitats in grades 1–2?

Children in grades 1–2 (ages 6–8) learn that a habitat gives animals food, water and shelter, compare places like oceans, forests, deserts and polar regions, and notice how body parts and behaviour help animals survive where they live.

How do I use these videos for a habitat project?

Pick one habitat, loop the section that describes it with A–B and pause to note three animals and how they survive. Saving each habitat to keys 1–9 makes it easy to compare a desert with a rainforest.

Frequently asked questions

Are these videos suitable for young children?

They come from established educational channels such as Learn Bright, FreeSchool, SciShow Kids, Crash Course Kids and National Geographic. A few nature clips show animals hunting, so watch together and preview if your child is sensitive.

Some videos are about adaptations and biomes. Why include them?

Habitats and adaptations go together: a polar bear's thick fur only makes sense in the Arctic. Biome videos give the big picture, while habitat videos zoom in on individual places and animals.