everything curriculum | May 2023


D60034 - Plant and Bug Hunting Kit Pond dipping


Fill a container about 1/3 to 1/2 way full of pond water. Carefully, but quickly, scoop the net out of the pond and place it in the container filled with pond water. Gently turn the net inside out into the into the container and let children observe and make notes of any mini beasts they come across during the activity.


Don’t forget to return pond mini beasts back into the pond - they won’t live for very long if they are in the container for a lengthy period. Why not try using an underwater viewer so you can look for mini beasts while they’re still in the pond?


What you’ll need: A pond net which you can get from the Plant and Bug Hunting Kit (D60034) Don’t forget to teach children how to move the nets in a figure of eight and to be gentle to the wildlife.


A pond tray


An underwater viewer, such as the Aquascope, which is part of the Nature Explorer Kit (D71417) or the Nature Detective Set (D48342)


Weather station


Spring is the perfect time of year to set up a mini weather station at school because we still have some wintery weather alongside hours of sunshine.


Record down the weekly weather timetable, including the level of rainfall, hours of sunshine, wind and even the temperature on each day. This way, children can practice using units and measurements. Children can also use the weather station to make their own assumptions about the day, for example, seeing a day with heavy rainfall and expecting playtime to be indoors.


What you’ll need: Outdoor mark making set (D42955)


YPO Whiteboard Marker Bullet Tip Assorted (777854)


YPO assorted coloured chalk (712221)


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