Teaching Basic Needs of Plants and Animals: Best Videos & Activities

Teach young learners what plants and animals need to survive with these fun, educational videos! Each one explains the basic needs of living things in a simple, engaging way — perfect for kindergarten and preschool science lessons.

Top Educational Videos

Through engaging songs, colorful animations, and relatable real-world examples, these videos make learning about the needs of living things fun and memorable for young learners.

1. “Basic Needs of Living Things” by Little School

Short animated video showing food, water, shelter, and space as animal needs. Bright visuals, simple language.

2. “Plants and Animals Need Each Other” by Diggy Dog’s Kids’ Club

3. “The Needs of Plants Song” by Harry Kindergarten Music

Catchy song that teaches sunlight, water, space, air, and soil. Kids love dancing and singing along!

4. “The Needs of Animals Song” by Harry Kindergarten Music

Short animated video showing food, water, shelter, and air as animal needs. Bright visuals, simple language.

Simple Classroom Activities

Try these hands-on ideas after watching the videos:

• Plant a Seed: Grow beans in a jar — observe water and sunlight needs.
• Needs Sorting Game: Use picture cards to sort what plants vs. animals need.
• Draw a Habitat: Ask: “What does a rabbit need to survive?” Draw grass, water, burrow.

Free Printable Worksheets

Reinforce learning with our free printable worksheets for kindergarten and preschool. Download sorting activities, drawing sheets, and matching games to practice the needs of plants and animals.

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