Build a Bug Hotel Activity Pack

Build a Bug Hotel is a practical outdoor learning activity pack combining construction, science, creativity and environmental education through hands-on learning.

This resource supports learners in designing, building and evaluating bug hotels while developing practical construction skills, teamwork, problem-solving and environmental awareness. Suitable for mainstream, SEN, SEMH, alternative provision, Forest School and outdoor learning settings.

This pack includes over 30 + worksheets and activities, including:

Step-by-step build instructions
Worksheets and design tasks
Evaluation sheets
Literacy and discussion activities
Filler and extension tasks
Tool and equipment guidance
Generic risk assessment guidance
SEN-friendly visual layouts

The activities are designed to be flexible, allowing teachers, facilitators and support staff to pick and choose the worksheets and tasks that best suit their learners. The pack can be adapted and customised to fit different ages, abilities, lesson lengths and learning environments.

Learners explore biodiversity, insect habitats and the importance of protecting wildlife while using natural and recycled materials within practical projects.

Perfect for:

DT and Science lessons
Outdoor learning
STEM activities
Forest School
Practical construction projects
Cross-curricular learning

Ideal for primary, secondary, SEN and alternative provision settings.

Created by Make & Grow Workshop
by Sean Kane.