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15 Minibeast Outdoor Maths Challenges

Jul 4, 2022 | Maths Outdoors

When I googled “minibeast outdoor maths” and went on Pinterest to see the buzz, I was amazed and dazed at the variety of possibilities. However, on closer examination, I couldn’t see many outdoor maths activities. So I reckoned it was time to chip in from...

We’re Going on a Bug Hunt – Minibeast Magic

Jun 15, 2022 | Nature Play & Learning, Science Outdoors

The summer term is a particularly good time to find minibeasts – in the cooler months the worms, insects and other little creatures tend to be less active or more hidden! Most children, when asked, are keen to hunt for minibeasts. Many want to use different...

Minibeast Hotels and Other Residences

Jun 9, 2022 | Early Years Outdoors, Gardening, Science Outdoors

There is something about humans which makes us not only want to adapt and change our own habitats and homes, but that of other creatures. Generally, the more natural an environment the better it is for wildlife to flourish. Given that most school grounds are highly...

Log Piles – Creating a Flourishing Wildlife Community

May 21, 2014 | Early Years Outdoors, Gardening, Science Outdoors

In recent years the old-fashioned log pile has been superceded by the hip and trendy mini beast hotels in school grounds. Whilst these are a lovely form of recycling and repurposing of various materials this post is a plea to all schools to provide create lots of log...