Slink through the forest like a fox. Hop like a rabbit. Nibble like a squirrel. Help kids learn about animals and the forest habitat using this fun forest animals preschool circle time song. Preschoolers will love learning new vocabulary as they get up and move to practice new action words. Try the free version or get the full forest animals song pack for more fun and learning.

This fun song will get your kids up and moving around, which can help make learning about the forest and the animals that live there more fun and engaging.
During forest activities kids can learn about different forest animals and the way they move about the forest or the sounds they make using this simple song.
This free printable forest animals preschool circle time song is part of our preschool circle time song series. Throughout the series, I’m introducing 24 engaging songs that are perfect for toddlers and preschoolers. Each song is adapted from a popular tune so kids can easily join in and sing along.
For each song, you may choose to grab the free printable version that includes the song text and song pieces in color, or you may purchase the full song pack which includes additional supporting activities to extend the fun and learning as well as the black and white version of the song text and song pieces
You can use the song and picture prompts as they are listed on the song charts, or you can have kids brainstorm their own forest animals to include in the song and make up your own verses.
EXTENSION ACTIVITIES
Try these additional activities to extend the learning with this song:
- Have your kids brainstorm their own forest animals and actions to add to the song.
- Have your kids remember what comes next and have song helpers hold up the cards for classmates to see.
- Combine the song pages into a song book for kids to read and sing during the center time.
Get the free printable Forest Animals Preschool Circle Time Song
This free printable excerpt includes:
- A printable version of the song with clipart and without clipart
- Printable animal cards to go with each verse of the song
Complete the form below to get your freebie.
EXTEND THE FUN AND LEARNING WITH THE FULL SONG PACK
This 107-page set includes:
- Circle Time Song Charts and Pieces
- Extension Activities
- Full-Page Class Book Options
- Half-Page Emergent Reader Options
The poem and song books are both available with clip art or real photographs.
Also available on Teachers Pay Teachers.
lisa giuliani
This is perfect for my preschool theme!
Jezua
Thank you for the free printable, this has helped in my preschool lesson plans. The animals on the song pages are so cute and fun. My student loves the songs.
Thank you for your help and the resources you provide.