Contains 8x minibeast templates butterfly dragonfly bee x2 caterpillar ant ladybird snail

Minibeasts provision activity Question card Bug picture cards Hotel design

Minibeasts provision activity Question card Butterfly doubles

Minibeast labelling sheet Disc cut outs for table Table sign

I created these presentations/resources for my class as a series of cross curricular lessons on minibeasts. The resource bundle has simple and appealing presentations to introduce minibeasts and food chains. I have included tasks and active learning throughout the presentations. I feel that young learners benefit from clear and concise minibeast facts as many of the relevant non fiction texts are too difficult for early readers to access. The Butterfly Presentation includes: simple factual information about butterflies to read and discuss opportunities to build up important ‘butterfly’ vocabulary before writing ( mini whiteboard task) factual writing task with sentence stems a labelling task and life cycle sequencing task ‘butterfly’ poems to read, enjoy, discuss and perform simple ‘draw a butterfly’ task & alternative ‘cut and stick’ task The Spider presentation includes: simple factual information about spiders to read and discuss opportunities to build up important ‘spider’ vocabulary before writing (mini whiteboard task) factual writing task with sentence stems a labelling task ( spider’s body) ‘spider’ poems to read, enjoy, discuss and perform simple art lesson for a spider web The Minibeast Poetry presentation provides an opportunity for learners to compose a minibeast poem. It details the structure of the poem and has appealing graphics and suggestions to aid composition. In addition, there is a basic introduction to food chains with pupil tasks. Links are also provided throughout all the presentations to appropriate minibeast songs/stories that enhance and enrich the learners’ experience as well as active tasks/games e.g. complete the food chain. Finally, some more general resources are included on living & non-living things and a ‘roll a dice’ task (minibeast body parts) which would be an ideal starting point for very young learners. Would be delighted if you could leave feedback.

In this activity, children will have a choice of four common places minibeasts are found. They will write a list of what minibeasts they can see. This activity includes: Four what can you see? sheets Enhancements This activity supports: scientific observation early awareness of animal habitats minibeast vocabulary letter formation applying phonics learning increasing vocabulary experimenting with spelling sentence formation

Comprehensive continuous provision planning, incorporating the SHREC approach to support high-quality adult interactions and sustained shared thinking. The document includes annotated photos to model effective set-ups, alongside clear progression of skills and coverage of the prime areas of learning. It supports practitioners in understanding not only what to provide, but how to interact, extend learning and ensure opportunities are purposeful, engaging and developmentally appropriate. © 2026 EYFS with Mrs S. All rights reserved.

Contains 2 addition mats with cut out answers

Minibeasts provision activity Question card Print outs - differintated

Minibeasts provision activity Question card Butterfly picture cvc and cvcc and ccvc words Caterpillar letters / sounds

This A4 colourful chart is designed to enable children (from age 5 upwards) and beginners to identify the invertebrates commonly found in a garden or outdoor space. The simple flow chart on this guide shows representatives of the main groups found in a garden or outdoor space. These include animals with no legs, such as snails, slugs, earthworms, roundworms, insect and larvae. Plus the animals with jointed legs, such as crustaceans, insects, spiders and mites. The most simple ID key I’ve ever come across!

This minibeast tally chart activity can be used in continuous provision alongside minibeast‑themed picture books such as Superworm. It supports Understanding the World and EYFS Mathematics ELGs & KS1 objectives through outdoor exploration as children search for minibeasts and make real‑life observations that spark discussion. This activity develops one‑to‑one correspondence, fine-motor pencil skills, and simple data handling. Ideal for group tasks, morning work or independent learning! This resource is not affiliated with or endorsed by any author or publisher.

These minibeast ID guides are the perfect addition to your outdoor classroom. Simply print them off, laminate them and have them available for the students to take outside to help them identify the minibeasts in your outdoor area. They can also be used digitally on your outdoor adventures. This resource contains 28 cards with the insects name and an image. One of the downloads are insects more specific to North America. Please don’t forget to rate this resource to let us know what you think. Also, be sure to visit my store and FOLLOW ME to see my new products and hear about upcoming sales!

contains writing template and images for discussion

Minibeast theme ‘What Can You See’ Polariod - 3 different sheets & flower cut outs

A simple sheet which can be given to each child and could be laminated so that they can be re-used. Children are to solve the mathematical problem of recording a way of which mini-beast they see the most of. Encourage children to use a gate when keeping a tally chart. Blank space so children can add their own. On a word document and is easily edited.

Minibeasts provision activity Question card Pictures to stick onto a card box and poke holes for children to peg

Minibeasts provision activity Question card Numbered flower mats Bees - dice, numbers, numicon, 10 frames, tallys, hands

Ticklist of common creepy crawlies: wasp, dragonfly, honey bee, fly, moth, butterfly, aphids, snail, woodlouse, harvestman, grasshopper, centipede. Get kids outdoors exploring with this fresh activity from the Woodland Trust's nature detectives website.

Print, make and take outside to ID minibeasts on the ground! Snail, woodlouse, spider, ant, millipede, centipede, grasshopper, caterpillar, beetle, worm. Bring the outdoors into your classroom with this inspiring activity from the Woodland Trust's nature detectives website.

Sheet 1: insects - butterfly, bumblebee, wasp, ladybird, stag beetle, shield bug, ant, fly; Sheet 2: insects - aphid, stick insect, moth, earwig, pond skater, water boatman, crane fly, dragonfly; Sheet 3: arachnids, myriapods, crustaceans, molluscs and annelids - millipede, centipede, woodlouse, slug, snail, spider, earthworm, leech. Bring the outdoors into your classroom with this inspiring activity from the Woodland Trust's nature detectives website.