Animal adaptations – exciting camouflage activity ideas for kids
Animals use camouflage to hide themselves from others. This could be a predator sneaking up on its prey, or a prey animal keeping itself safe from being eaten! It’s a really interesting topic to explore with children in science, with lots of fascinating animals to learn about. In this post, we’ll explore engaging ways to […]
Bee activities for World Bee Day
20th May 2024 is World Bee Day – a chance to celebrate our fuzzy, buzzy friends and to raise awareness of why bees are important, and the threats they are experiencing. If you want to mark World Bee Day with your class, or want ideas for bee-themed activities throughout the year, you’ve come to the […]
Tips for bug hunting with kids
Bug (or minibeast) hunts with kids can be a fun and educational activity that promotes outdoor exploration and scientific discovery. Whether you’re doing it for the first time or just want to make sure you’ve covered everything, here are some bug-hunting tips to make it a fun and memorable experience for everyone. I’ve written these […]
Making child-friendly microscope slides
One thing I’ve noticed over years of teaching natural science is that children can’t get enough of looking at things under microscopes! When I was running science workshops in schools, I came up with the idea of using a laminator to create simple and ethical microscope slides which weren’t going to shatter or break. It […]
Butterfly life cycle activities
When it comes to insects, the butterfly is a firm favourite for life cycle activities. The scope for science and cross-curricular learning is so broad! If you’re looking for ways to engage your children with the life cycle of a butterfly, here are some ideas. This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Assosicate, I […]