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Herbivore
Termites eat wood, leaves and grass.
Plant eater
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Termite Facts for Kids: T Is for Termite
Termites live in huge family groups, and some build giant mud towers. A termite mound can be taller than a grown-up. Here are easy termite facts for kids: what termites eat, how big they grow, what a baby termite is called and where termites live. Read them out loud, try the quiz, then color the letter T.
Insecttype
Herbivorediet
Nymphbaby name
Fun facts
Fun Facts About Termites
Two more true facts about the termite that kids love. Tap the button to hear the name, then read each fact together.
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Say “Termite”
Termite starts with the letter T. Clap once for each part of the word as you say it.
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Did you know?
Some termites build mounds taller than a person.
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One more fact
A termite queen can lay thousands of eggs a day.
Act it outMove like a termite for ten seconds.
Spot the letterFind the letter T in “Termite”.
Ask a questionWhat would a termite eat for breakfast?
Quick facts
Termite Facts at a Glance
Everything a curious kid wants to know about the termite, in eight short cards.
Size
How big?
A termite is about 4 to 15 mm long.
Body sizeLife
How long?
Termites live for about 1 to 2 years for workers; queens much longer.
LifespanBaby
Nymph
A baby termite is called a nymph.
Baby nameGroup
Colony
A group of termites is called a colony.
Group nameHabitat
Savanna
Termites are found in warm places worldwide.
Where they liveAnimal type
Insect
Termites live in huge family groups, and some build giant mud towers. A termite mound can be taller than a grown-up.
Termite is an insectLetter
T is for termite
Termite has 7 letters and starts with T.
Say: Termite
Quick quiz
Termite 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
Termite Coloring Page: Letter T Worksheet
Done reading about the termite? Print the free letter T sheet, say “T is for termite” together and color the big letters. Great for circle time, morning work or a quiet afternoon at home.
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Questions
All FAQs
Termite Questions Kids Ask
Termites eat wood, leaves and grass. That makes the termite a herbivore, which means it is a plant eater.
A termite is about 4 to 15 mm long.
Termites live for about 1 to 2 years for workers; queens much longer.
A baby termite is called a nymph.
A group of termites is called a colony.
Termites live in warm places worldwide. Their favorite habitat is: savanna.
Yes. The termite is an insect. Termites live in huge family groups, and some build giant mud towers. A termite mound can be taller than a grown-up.
Termite starts with the letter T. Say it slowly and listen for the T sound at the start.
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All T animals
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