Bring one of KS1’s most popular science topics to life with this engaging, interactive and curriculum-linked class assembly.

When a mysterious box of animal clues arrives at Greenfield Primary, a group of Year 1 and Year 2 children embarks on an exciting scientific investigation. Alongside a cast of friendly animal characters, they compare pets, farm animals, wild animals and humans, discovering what all living things need to survive. As they solve each clue, they learn that humans are animals too, and that every living thing needs food, water, air, shelter, rest and care to stay healthy.

Designed specifically for Key Stage 1, this ready-to-perform assembly combines exciting storytelling with engaging scientific learning, helping children develop curiosity about the natural world while understanding how to care for themselves and other living things.

What’s Included
Complete three-act assembly script
35 roles (25 speaking roles and 10 non-speaking roles)
Character descriptions
Costume suggestions
Performance notes
Stage directions
Props list
Staging and technical guidance
Rehearsal guide
Director’s notes
Audience participation opportunities
Final whole-cast celebration

Key Learning Covered
Pupils will explore:
The basic needs of animals, including humans
Why living things need food, water, air, shelter and rest
Similarities and differences between animals
Pets, farm animals and wild animals
Animal body coverings, including fur, feathers, scales and skin
How different animals move and live in different habitats
Caring for animals and ourselves
The importance of treating all living things with kindness and respect
The scientific idea that humans are animals too

Perfect For
Key Stage 1 (Years 1–2)
Animals Including Humans topics
Science topics
Science Week
Class assemblies
Parent performances
Whole-school curriculum events
Topic launches or end-of-unit celebrations

With 35 roles (25 speaking roles and 10 non-speaking roles), this assembly gives every child the opportunity to take part while building confidence, teamwork and performance skills. Featuring simple staging, minimal props, engaging audience participation and strong links to the KS1 Science National Curriculum, it’s a fun and memorable way to help children understand the needs of living things while encouraging curiosity, kindness and a lifelong love of science.