Ignite your students curiosity and foster a deep connection with the natural world using this Key Stage 1 (KS1) resource! This Habitat Scavenger Hunt activity is designed to embed core science curriculum concepts through engaging outdoor learning and discovery. Perfect for enhancing your Science lessons, it offers a hands-on exploration of woodland creatures and their diverse habitats.

The Activity
The hunt focuses on six commonly found animals and their habitats:

Hedgehog (Under logs, dense bushes, leaf piles)

Woodlouse (Damp, dark places: under stones, bark, or compost)

Caterpillar (On specific plants, leaves, or stems)

Bird (Nests in trees, bushes, or hedgerows)

Spider (Webs between branches, fences, or in corners)

Ladybird (On leaves, flowers, or bark surfaces)

How to Use
Children record their findings by drawing or sketching the habitat where they believe the creature lives (e.g., drawing a pile of leaves for the Hedgehog, or a damp log for the Woodlouse).

Outdoor Exploration
Take the class to a an outdoor area. Discuss searching techniques (e.g., gently lifting logs, looking under stones, examining leaves).

Drawing & Recording
Children use their clipboards to sketch the location and details of the habitat they discover or identify, reinforcing observation skills and scientific recording.

Discussion & Review
Conclude by discussing why each habitat is suitable (e.g., the Woodlouse needs moisture, the Bird needs shelter).