Biodiversity is the different types of living things you can find in an area: animals, birds, plants and microorganisms like fungi and bacteria. Help kids understand the huge variety of life in your garden by conducting your own biodiversity count. On a sheet of paper, draw a line down the middle and write ‘Animals’ on one side and ‘Plants’ on the other. Grab a pair of binoculars, then encourage your kids to make notes about what they see, what different creatures look an...
This activity nurtures curiosity and introduces kids to the variety of insects living in their backyard. Head outside to look for bugs and, once you find some you’re sure are harmless, encourage kids to use a bug viewer to observe. Ask them questions about their shape and colour, and even get them to sketch what they see. Remember, catch and release is the name of the game! Age: 3+
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Fill this polymer clay pinch pot with water and pebbles to give bees easy access to a drink, and start a valuable discussion with kids about the importance of bees to our environment. Roll polymer clay into a small ball, then create an opening by using your thumb to press down in the centre. Pinch around the edges until you’re happy with the shape, then bake at 130°C for 15 minutes to set. Let it cool before placing in your garden – and keep an eye out for visitors. Age: 3+
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