Minibeasts In the Garden
Project: a Worm Compost Tower
In this lesson, we’ll talk about the differences between bugs, insects and minibeasts and discover 3 garden superheroes!
Then we’ll learn how to recreate a simple worm compost tower for your garden! Preschool and Elementary learning guides have been provided with free printables, game ideas and book lists to help aid further study.
Bees and Pollination
Project: a mason bee house
In this lesson, we’ll talk about the bees and the process of pollination. What exactly is pollination? Are there other animals that pollinate other than bees? Why is pollination so important anyway? Find out the answers and more in the video.
We’ll then learn how to make a simple mason bee house using a tin can. Preschool and Elementary learning extension guides have been provided with free printables, game ideas and book lists to help aid further study.
Spiders and their Webs
Project: a spiderweb geoboard
In this lesson, we’ll learn the differences between arachnids and insects, and how to identify 5 types of spiderwebs. We’ll also answer the questions:
Which spiders are poisonous? Do all spiders make webs? Are spiders good to have around?
We’ll then learn how to make a simple geoboard using wood and nails. Preschool and Elementary learning extension guides have been provided with free printables, game ideas and book lists to help aid further study.
Beetle Buddies
Project: Build-a-bug
In this lesson, we’ll learn some surprising facts about beetles and find out which beetles are great (and not so great) to have around. We’ll also answer the question, why do fireflies glow?
We’ll then learn how to set up an open-ended activity with your child to recreate beetles (or other minibeasts) using natural materials.
Preschool and Elementary learning extension guides have been provided with free printables, game ideas and book lists to help aid further study.