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Insectivore
Geckos eat crickets, moths and flies.
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Gecko Facts for Kids: G Is for Gecko
Many geckos can climb walls and even walk upside down on ceilings. Tiny hairs on their toes help them stick. Here are easy gecko facts for kids: what geckos eat, how big they grow, what a baby gecko is called and where geckos live. Read them out loud, try the quiz, then color the letter G.
Reptiletype
Insectivorediet
Hatchlingbaby name
Fun facts
Fun Facts About Geckos
Two more true facts about the gecko that kids love. Tap the button to hear the name, then read each fact together.
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Say “Gecko”
Gecko starts with the letter G. Clap once for each part of the word as you say it.
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Did you know?
Geckos can walk up walls and across ceilings.
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One more fact
Most geckos lick their eyes to keep them clean.
Act it outMove like a gecko for ten seconds.
Spot the letterFind the letter G in “Gecko”.
Ask a questionWhat would a gecko eat for breakfast?
Quick facts
Gecko Facts at a Glance
Everything a curious kid wants to know about the gecko, in eight short cards.
Size
How big?
A gecko is from 1.6 cm to 60 cm long.
Body sizeLife
How long?
Geckos live for about 5 to 20 years.
LifespanBaby
Hatchling
A baby gecko is called a hatchling.
Baby nameGroup
Group
A group of geckos is called a group.
Group nameHabitat
Rainforests
Geckos are found in warm places worldwide.
Where they liveAnimal type
Reptile
Many geckos can climb walls and even walk upside down on ceilings. Tiny hairs on their toes help them stick.
Gecko is a reptileLetter
G is for gecko
Gecko has 5 letters and starts with G.
Say: Gecko
Quick quiz
Gecko Quiz for Kids
A tiny game to check what stuck. Read the question out loud and let your little one tap the answer.
Question 1
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Free printable
Gecko Coloring Page: Letter G Worksheet
Done reading about the gecko? Print the free letter G sheet, say “G is for gecko” together and color the big letters. Great for circle time, morning work or a quiet afternoon at home.
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Print at home or schoolFits US Letter and A4 paper
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Color and traceBig letters and dotted tracing lines
Uppercase GLowercase gTracing practiceFind the G animals
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Questions
All FAQs
Gecko Questions Kids Ask
Geckos eat crickets, moths and flies. That makes the gecko an insectivore, which means it is a bug eater.
A gecko is from 1.6 cm to 60 cm long.
Geckos live for about 5 to 20 years.
A baby gecko is called a hatchling.
A group of geckos is called a group.
Geckos live in warm places worldwide. Their favorite habitat is: rainforests.
Yes. The gecko is a reptile. Many geckos can climb walls and even walk upside down on ceilings. Tiny hairs on their toes help them stick.
Gecko starts with the letter G. Say it slowly and listen for the G sound at the start.
Keep exploring
All G animals
More Animals Like the Gecko
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Lives in: Rivers & swamps Read crocodile factsReptile
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Lives in: Rivers & swamps Read anaconda facts