Curriculum Links

• KS1 Science - identify that most living things live in habitats to which they are suited and describe how different habitats provide for the basic needs of different kinds of animals and plants, and how they depend on each other.
• KS1 Science - identify and name a variety of plants and animals in their habitats, including microhabitats.
• KS1 Science - describe how animals obtain their food from plants and other animals, using the idea of a simple food chain, and identify and name different sources of food.

Mini Beasts In Their Habitat KS1

​All living things need food, water and shelter. Let’s get out and about to discover what lives in our herb garden, meadow, hedge or woodland. We look at camouflage with a woolly worm game and take the opportunity to identify plants and animals, their parts and life stages while hunting for a range of mini-beasts.

Pupils will engage in the hands-on activities of making mini beats out of clay and enjoying working as a 'hive' on the bee game. They'll also get to visit our exciting bug hotel and wormery. 

We will explore habitats in different ways using our senses to discover colour, scent, sound and texture. We care about all our creatures on site and try to help by providing healthy habitats.

Back at school

Activities / Resources

• A 'healthy habitat' survey at your school.
• Make safe habitats for creatures e.g. bug hotel. 
  
• Become 'Waste Heroes' and learn how to compost: https://www.52climateactions.com/index.php/make-compost/full