Bug Bug Hunting at Outdoor Elements
Experience a fun, hands-on activity exploring and learning all about the hidden world of Bugs. Perfect for KS1
A KS1 Bug Hunting session at Outdoor Elements is a memorable, experiential learning session. The session starts with the children getting into the minds of creepy crawlies and thinking about where bugs might live and why, as well as a briefing on why we don’t want to hurt any of these tiny creatures. The children will then set off with a collection pot and a bug catcher 3000 (plastic spoon) to try to find as many bugs as they can. They will have to explore the range of different habitats in our woodland, like leaf litter, under logs, tree bark, wildflowers and even in the stream.
Once they have found and caught a creepy crawly, it is taken to a central base where it is temporarily placed into a bug hotel (specimen tray), where the whole group can study the vast array of mini beasts. Using magnifying glasses and Identification sheets, the children will be able to name animals such as woodlice, worms, beetles, and centipedes.
An exciting addition to this session is to explore the unique habitat of the stream that runs through the woodland. With the help of a net, the instructor will demonstrate the simple art of collecting Kick Samples and placing their catch into the bug swimming pool (specimen tray). The children react with astonishing surprise when they find what is in their catch.
Our knowledgeable instructors will help the children to understand a little about how these creatures survive with loads of fun facts and the important role they perform within the ecosystem of the woodland. At the end of the session, the children are involved in gently returning their newfound friends to the habitat to which they belong.
Why try Bug Hunting?
- Fun! Excitement and adventure, discovering the hidden world of the mini beast
- Tailored sessions with lots of curriculum-linked learning
- Proper hands-on experiential learning
- Safe and Supervised: Our Bug Hunting sessions take place in our private woodland environment and are led by experienced instructors
Add Bug Hunting to your next visit!
Bug Hunting is an exciting addition to:
- Outdoor Education visits for KS1
- Our very popular Great Outdoors programme
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Every activity session is led by one of our experienced instructors and is reserved exclusively for your group. Please note that there is a minimum charge for 10 participants, and all events must be booked in advance. Simply fill out the enquiry form below, and we’ll walk you through our straightforward booking process.
