Nov 06, 2026 — Digital Edition
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All About Possums For Kids

Embark on a journey through the fascinating traits and habits of North America's sole marsupial, the opossum, and uncover the wonders of these nocturnal creatures.

3rd grade student inspired to learn about possums after a surprise nighttime visitor showed up around our home. She used Canva to create this fun facts poster while practicing her design skills and sharing what she learned. Visit the blog to see her project, read more possum facts, and follow along with our homeschool nature adventures. #HomeschoolScience #StudentLedLearning #CanvaForKids #PossumFacts #NatureStudy #NocturnalAnimals #HomeschoolLife

Opossum Insights: Discovering America's Marsupial
Opossum Insights: Discovering America's Marsupial

Possum Goes To School Activities

Surprising Opossum Facts for Kids You Can Print | Kids Activities Blog

Learn amazing facts about these nocturnal marsupials that hang upside-down, have pouches, and play "possum" when scared. You'll be surprised by their antics!

Possum Facts for Kids | A 3rd Grader’s Nocturnal Animal Project
Possum Facts for Kids | A 3rd Grader’s Nocturnal Animal Project
Surprising Opossum Facts for Kids You Can Print
Surprising Opossum Facts for Kids You Can Print

Possum Crafts For Kids

Do you know the difference between an opossum and a possum? Find out and make this cute cardboard tube opossum.

AWESOME POSSUMS comprehension
AWESOME POSSUMS comprehension
Opossums: Nature's Little Comedians
Opossums: Nature's Little Comedians

If you have a kiddo obsessed with opossums, then you need to print a set of these opossum facts coloring pages so they can color as they learn.

Good Things About Possums

Nature - Before judging opossums, learn who they really are. Native. Helpful. Harmless. Deserving of kindness. | Facebook

Scissor Zoo is so excited to fill their zoo with animals that promote valuable coloring, cutting and creativity skills. The oPossum is a fun way to engage students before a related lesson, or as a closing activity. These fuzzy guys make nice pets! This is an interactive mini project featuring: 1) Animal facts and science connection2) Coloring skills3) Cutting skills4) Fine Motor Skills5) Creative art skills6) Fun This product is also paired with an instructional video found on the ScissorZoo w

an animal with its mouth open and other animals in it's mouth, including oposs
an animal with its mouth open and other animals in it's mouth, including oposs
Cardboard Tube Opossum
Cardboard Tube Opossum
Surprising Opossum Facts for Kids You Can Print
Surprising Opossum Facts for Kids You Can Print
a poster showing different types of opossums and what they mean them to be
a poster showing different types of opossums and what they mean them to be
an opossum poster with information about its health and some other things to eat
an opossum poster with information about its health and some other things to eat
an opossmus diagram with the words fun fact about opossmuss and how they
an opossmus diagram with the words fun fact about opossmuss and how they
an opossum can poster with pictures of different animals and their names on it
an opossum can poster with pictures of different animals and their names on it
oPossum (Animal Color, Cut & Create)
oPossum (Animal Color, Cut & Create)
Paper plate Ringtail possum - The Craft Train
Paper plate Ringtail possum - The Craft Train
an opossum can poster with pictures of different animals and their names on it
an opossum can poster with pictures of different animals and their names on it

Paper plate Ringtail possum - The Craft Train