Got little ones that love insects? Or covering the topic in your preschool/school? We’ve done the hard work for you and found our favourite books about insects for young children. There’s a lovely mix of fiction and non-fiction allowing children to learn about insects through stories and facts. […]
We’ve been creating MiniBeasts today with playdough and various collage materials (see our post on the benefits of collages here). This activity is fantastic for fine motor skills, creativity, imaginative skills and also learning about insects. It’s also easy and great for a range of ages and abilities. […]
If you’re stuck for ideas for a free activity with the children over the summer holidays, why not try going on a minibeast hunt? Not only does it provide a purpose to a walk (and escape from screen time!) but there are many skills that can be developed […]
We’ve been making our own Minibeasts this week, with this very easy, quick and fun craft activity. What do you need? Stones Paints Paintbrush Pipe cleaners Glue/tape Googly eyes Scissors How do you make them? 1. Paint the stones. 2. Leave to dry then add the googly eyes […]
This is a lovely activity for children of all ages, from just toddling babies (who will enjoy collecting the leaves, with help!) to older children who are keen to learn about nature. What did we do? We had great fun collecting leaves, conkers, stones, grass, bark etc from […]
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