Explore nocturnal animals with this illustrated EYFS and KS1 activity pack and PowerPoint. Includes an 18-page printable PDF and 18 teaching slides to support animal science, speaking and listening, and early sentence writing.

Meet the tawny owl, bat, hedgehog, badger, fox and garden tiger moth through large pictures, simple facts and practical activities. Designed for Reception and Year 1, with flexible opportunities for whole-class teaching, small groups and continuous provision.

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

• Two-page teacher guide with preparation advice, suggested teaching sequence, support ideas and answers.
• Illustrated introduction and nocturnal animal fact pages.
• Day and night sorting mat with eight animal picture cards.
• “Who am I?” animal clues.
• Owl body-part labelling activity.
• Cut-and-match sentence-building activity.
• “My night-time animal” drawing and writing sheet with a picture word bank.
• Owl and bat comparison activity.
• Adult-led light investigation with illustrated instructions and a recording sheet.
• Four continuous provision cards covering shelter building, storytelling, moth making and listening.
• Black-and-white cut-and-assemble owl craft.
• Picture-supported learning check.

MATCHING 18-SLIDE POWERPOINT

Large animal illustrations, clear text, simple facts and discussion prompts introduce the topic and support the printable activities. Includes day and night sorting, an animal clue reveal, sentence composition and the light investigation. Editable slide text and teacher notes help you adapt your teaching.

SUPPORT FOR YOUNG LEARNERS

Picture cues, sentence starters and “Want help?” prompts give children different ways to participate. Children can talk, point, draw or write, with adult support where needed.

Useful for nocturnal animals, woodland animals, autumn, light and dark, and day and night topics. Supports EYFS Understanding the World, KS1 animal science, oracy and early writing.

Files included: 18-page PDF activity pack and 18-slide PowerPoint.

Created by Little Learning Lane.