Activity: Create A Habitat for Bugs and Slugs – Early Learning

Quick summary: This activity is designed to get children thinking about the invertebrates in the yard and how they might need help from people to live safely and comfortably. Children begin by looking at a range of invertebrate flashcards and discussing the animals they see. Children then create an invertebrate house or habitat zone for the yard at their centre or home.

This activity is designed to help connect children to the wonders of the natural world through sensory and play-based learning.

EYLF Learning Outcome	Elaborations
Outcome 2: Children are connected with and contribute to their world	3. Children become socially responsible and show respect for the environment
Outcome 4: Children are involved and confident learners	1. Children develop dispositions for learning such as curiosity, cooperation, confidence, creativity, commitment, enthusiasm, persistence, imagination and reflexivity 2. Children develop a range of skills and processes such as problem solving, enquiry, experimentation, hypothesising, researching and investigating

Resources required:

Ages 0 to 2 –

• Invertebrate Flashcards
• Materials for making an invertebrate house (such as milk cartons or small cardboard boxes or toilet rolls)
• Natural materials, such as bark, sticks, fallen leaves and small rocks

Ages 3 to 5 –

• Invertebrate Flashcards
• Materials for making an invertebrate habitat (such as milk cartons, old ceramic pots, or a space in the yard)
• Natural materials, such as bark, sticks, fallen leaves and small rocks

Supporting resources:

• Bugs And Slugs ID Chart

 

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