Wildlife Investigation - EYFS / Early Years Activities, Displays and Ideas
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Free Sample Resources
Wildlife Related Theme & Project Planning Support
‘Wildlife Investigation’ Resources by Theme:
(Useful resources within the following topics include: anatomy posters/activities, word mats/posters/cards, resources for promotion of care for local wildlife, scavenger hunts/checklists, colouring packs, activity sheets, puzzles, games and more!)
Additional ‘Outdoor Area’ resources/pages you may be interested in
Free Wildlife Resources
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‘Wildlife Investigation’ - Key Resources
Wildlife Related Theme & Project Planning Support
A gentle, emotionally rich mini-project that uses familiar comfort objects to support social development, early role play, language for manners and routine, and practical self-help skills.
A toddler project planner supporting sensory, physical and schema-rich learning through summer play.
A nature-based project planner that builds awe and respect for living things, grows rich outdoor vocabulary, and strengthens fine-motor precision through real-world exploration.
A highly engaging project supporting language through animal sound play, empathy and schema-rich habitat building in toddler rooms.
A springtime project supporting curiosity, care for living things, rich vocabulary and early science through real-world change.
A six-week, play-based curriculum theme exploring growth, change and independence (Commonly used in Summer 1)
A six-week, play-based curriculum theme exploring living things, care and connection with the natural world. (Commonly used in Spring 2)
A two-week, low-prep mini theme designed to support empathy, responsibility and language development through play.
A two-week, low-prep mini theme designed to enrich provision and respond to children’s emerging interests.
‘Wildlife Investigation’ - Themes
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(Useful resources within the following topics include: anatomy posters/activities, word mats/posters/cards, resources for promotion of care for local wildlife, scavenger hunts/checklists, colouring packs, activity sheets, puzzles, games and more!)
UK Garden Birds
Wetlands
Nursery Rhymes
Additional ‘Outdoor Area’ pages…
