A Small Garden Class Activity

Constructing areas in the school yard that provide food, shelter and water for invertebrates found in a simple garden can be an exciting way for young children to learn about the needs of an... See More

Constructing areas in the school yard that provide food, shelter and water for invertebrates found in a simple garden can be an exciting way for young children to learn about the needs of animals and a way to attract, observe and draw about what they learn. This can then extend to reading about these little creatures as well.

Slugs and Snail : Young Child's Delight

I must admit as a gardener dealing with a very wet spring which is perfect conditions for slugs and snails, I was not keen on this article's title. Upon reading it I can see how introducing... See More

I must admit as a gardener dealing with a very wet spring which is perfect conditions for slugs and snails, I was not keen on this article's title. Upon reading it I can see how introducing young children to invertebrates in the garden is a great science exploration. This will connect them to habitats and plants these invertebrates, as well as worms and spiders, inhabit.