Food
Insectivore
Moles eat earthworms and grubs.
Bug eater
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Mole Facts for Kids: M Is for Mole
Moles spend almost their whole lives digging tunnels underground. Their wide front paws work like little shovels. Here are easy mole facts for kids: what moles eat, how big they grow, what a baby mole is called and where moles live. Read them out loud, try the quiz, then color the letter M.
Mammaltype
Insectivorediet
Pupbaby name
Fun facts
Fun Facts About Moles
Two more true facts about the mole that kids love. Tap the button to hear the name, then read each fact together.
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Say “Mole”
Mole starts with the letter M. Clap once for each part of the word as you say it.
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Did you know?
A mole can dig about 18 m (60 ft) of tunnel in a day.
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One more fact
They are nearly blind but have a great sense of touch.
Act it outMove like a mole for ten seconds.
Spot the letterFind the letter M in “Mole”.
Ask a questionWhat would a mole eat for breakfast?
Quick facts
Mole Facts at a Glance
Everything a curious kid wants to know about the mole, in eight short cards.
Size
How big?
A mole is about 12 to 18 cm long.
Body sizeLife
How long?
Moles live for about 3 to 6 years.
LifespanBaby
Pup
A baby mole is called a pup.
Baby nameGroup
Labour
A group of moles is called a labour.
Group nameHabitat
Gardens
Moles are found in Europe, Asia and North America.
Where they liveAnimal type
Mammal
Moles spend almost their whole lives digging tunnels underground. Their wide front paws work like little shovels.
Mole is a mammalLetter
M is for mole
Mole has 4 letters and starts with M.
Say: Mole
Quick quiz
Mole 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
Mole Coloring Page: Letter M Worksheet
Done reading about the mole? Print the free letter M sheet, say “M is for mole” 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 MLowercase mTracing practiceFind the M animals
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Questions
All FAQs
Mole Questions Kids Ask
Moles eat earthworms and grubs. That makes the mole an insectivore, which means it is a bug eater.
A mole is about 12 to 18 cm long.
Moles live for about 3 to 6 years.
A baby mole is called a pup.
A group of moles is called a labour.
Moles live in Europe, Asia and North America. Their favorite habitat is: gardens.
Yes. The mole is a mammal. Moles spend almost their whole lives digging tunnels underground. Their wide front paws work like little shovels.
Mole starts with the letter M. Say it slowly and listen for the M sound at the start.
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All M animals
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