In this activity, children will have a choice of four common places minibeasts are found. They will write a list of what minibeasts they can see.
This activity includes:
Four what can you see? sheets
Enhancements
This activity supports:
scientific observation
early awareness of animal habitats
minibeast vocabulary
letter formation
applying phonics learning
increasing vocabulary
experimenting with spelling
sentence formation
This A4 colourful chart is designed to enable children (from age 5 upwards) and beginners to identify the invertebrates commonly found in a garden or outdoor space.
The simple flow chart on this guide shows representatives of the main groups found in a garden or outdoor space. These include animals with no legs, such as snails, slugs, earthworms, roundworms, insect and larvae. Plus the animals with jointed legs, such as crustaceans, insects, spiders and mites.
The most simple ID key I’ve ever come across!
Minibeast Detective Activity Pack
12 different magnifying glasses to be cut out
Pair with the writing mat for children to write what they can see
Table sign
Flower cut outs
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