Contains 8x minibeast templates butterfly dragonfly bee x2 caterpillar ant ladybird snail

Minibeasts provision activity Question card Bug picture cards Hotel design

Contains 2 addition mats with cut out answers

In this activity children will measure the minibeasts. This resource includes: Three minibeasts to measure: Worms in soil -Caterpillars -Butterflies in the sky Measuring vocabulary discs This resource supports: Measuring Vocabulary Comparing lengths Using non-standard measure Fine motor Hand-eye coordination Develop understanding of the world Problem solving skills Spatial awareness

Minibeasts provision activity Question card Butterfly doubles

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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

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?? Minibeasts Worksheets EYFS | Insects Word Mats This EYFS minibeasts worksheet pack is designed to support early vocabulary development, word recognition, and matching skills through fun, engaging insect-themed activities. Perfect for Early Years, Preschool, Nursery, and Reception, this resource helps children learn the names of common minibeasts while developing fine motor skills and visual discrimination. ?? What’s Included: ? Minibeast word mats with clear illustrations ? Individual insect worksheets (ideal for colouring and discussion) ? Matching activities – children draw lines to match insects to their names ? Space for Name & Class on each worksheet ? Child-friendly, print-and-go layout ?? Minibeasts Covered: Ladybird Bee Butterfly Spider Snail Worm Ant Caterpillar Grasshopper Cricket Beetle Firefly ?? Learning Objectives: Build EYFS vocabulary linked to minibeasts Develop early reading and word-picture matching Strengthen fine motor skills Support Understanding the World and Literacy areas ?? Age Range: Ages 3–6 (Nursery, Preschool & Reception / EYFS) ??? Ideal For: EYFS classrooms Minibeasts topics Literacy centres Early science lessons Home learning

Transport your students into the world of science with our Minibeasts Class Assembly Script! This engaging assembly pack features 32 speaking parts, making it ideal for the whole class to get involved in a fun, educational performance. Benefits: 32 Speaking Parts: Every student gets a role to play, ensuring full participation and engagement. Easy to Perform: Clear stage directions and simple dialogue make it easy for teachers and students alike to prepare. Creative Add-ons: Includes prop ideas and a catchy song to enhance the performance and make it even more memorable. Educational & Fun: Students will learn key facts about minibeasts while developing confidence and teamwork through performance. **Sample Excerpt: Scene 1: The Wonderful World of Minibeasts** (Children 3 to 8 step forward, each holding a prop or wearing a costume representing a different minibeast—bee, ladybird, caterpillar, butterfly, snail, and spider. The rest of the class can pretend to crawl, fly, or move like the animals they represent.) Child 3 (wearing a bee headband or holding a bee prop): I’m a bee! I buzz around flowers, collecting pollen to make honey. Bees help plants grow by spreading pollen everywhere. Child 4 (wearing a ladybird headband or holding a ladybird prop): I’m a ladybird! I eat aphids, which helps keep plants healthy. Child 5 (wearing a caterpillar costume or holding a caterpillar prop): I’m a caterpillar! I munch on leaves, and soon I will turn into a beautiful butterfly! Child 6 (wearing a butterfly costume or holding a butterfly prop): I’m a butterfly! I help pollinate flowers, just like my friend the bee. Child 7 (holding a snail shell or wearing a snail costume): I’m a snail! I move slowly and leave a shiny trail behind me. I like to munch on leaves and plants. Child 8 (wearing a spider costume or holding a toy spider): I’m a spider! I spin webs to catch insects, and I keep things clean by eating pests. (The children can pretend to buzz, crawl, or flutter as they speak, showing the different minibeasts in action.) Perfect for school events, this script makes learning about the past an exciting adventure!

Mad About Minibeasts: An Interactive Sensory Story Inspired by Giles Andreae" is a captivating, multisensory experience designed for SEN and PMLD learners. This interactive story brings the tiny creatures of the minibeast world to life through vibrant visuals, sound effects, and symbolised slides. Makaton signs are integrated throughout to support communication, helping learners engage with the story and build their vocabulary in a meaningful way. As learners explore the buzzing bees, fluttering butterflies, and crawling ants, they’ll experience engaging sounds like gentle buzzing and rustling leaves, as well as tactile prompts for sensory exploration. The symbolised slides, paired with Makaton signs, create an inclusive environment that allows learners to interact with the story at their level, reinforcing key concepts and encouraging active participation. Perfect for enhancing communication skills, building sensory awareness, and fostering curiosity, this resource will immerse learners in the exciting world of minibeasts in an accessible and fun way.

Factsheet about minibeasts! Wasps, dragonflies, honey bees, flies, moths, butterflies, aphids, snails, woodlice, spiders, grasshoppers, centipedes. Bring the outdoors into your classroom with this inspiring activity from the Woodland Trust's nature detectives website.

A six week unit of work linked to questions. Questions attached so you can enlarge and display in the classroom. Activities and outcomes included. Lots of exciting ways to engage children in a Minibeast topic.

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

Minibeast labelling sheet Disc cut outs for table Table sign

A small collection of minibeast photos that I put together for my class as part of our module on minibeasts, ecosystem, life cycle, and habitats. Please leave me a review and I will send you any other resource of your choice for free (contact me: office@oceansproject.com). Check out my other resources at my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/sarah277 Let me know if you have any resource requests and I will tailor make a resource for you.

This unit looks at minibeasts and may be useful either prior to embarking on work of a practical nature or after a practical session collecting and observing bugs. This activity should not replace the practical task of collecting bugs. The thrill pupils have in first hand observations of live creatures cannot be replicated on a whiteboard screen. Using the resources in this pack, pupils will learn about: * different kinds of animals in the local environment * that animals can be grouped according to observable similarities and differences

Sheet 1: insects - butterfly, bumblebee, wasp, ladybird, stag beetle, shield bug, ant, fly; Sheet 2: insects - aphid, stick insect, moth, earwig, pond skater, water boatman, crane fly, dragonfly; Sheet 3: arachnids, myriapods, crustaceans, molluscs and annelids - millipede, centipede, woodlouse, slug, snail, spider, earthworm, leech. Bring the outdoors into your classroom with this inspiring activity from the Woodland Trust's nature detectives website.

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