Build a bug house while discovering all about butterfly life cycles and the natural animal food chains affecting the United Kingdom. Go pond dipping, beach hunting and explore minibeasts in their microhabitats. Hands-On Education understand all children are individual and learn in different ways. We firmly believe learning should be engaging and fun. We have enjoyed putting these hands-on activities together and finding a range of ideas for our children to access learning.
Within this topic you will find:
This topic meets aspects within the National Curriculum in England in the following subjects: Geography and Science.
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Websites |
The Big Butterfly Count 30 Days Wild, by the Wildlife Trust |
Symbols Key
The Big
Butterfly Count
This is a national science survey where people across the country
count and record
the butterflies they see. You can
download a free butterfly identification sheet and take part in the yearly survey, or use
the printable on your
nature walks.
30 Days Wild, by
the Wildlife Trust
Here you can sign up for ’30 days wild’ which provides
activities in nature
throughout June. From walking barefoot in the grass or smelling a flower, these simple
activities encourage
children to notice and observe their environmental surroundings.