This week, our children were treated to a fantastic visit from the Warwickshire Wildlife Trust, who brought the wonders of the natural world right into our classroom and outdoor spaces. Their team delivered two exciting, hands-on workshops: Mammal Discovery and Bees & Flowers, and both sessions had our pupils buzzing with curiosity and enthusiasm.

The Mammal Discovery session quickly became a favourite! Children had the chance to step into the world of local wildlife by becoming the animals themselves.

They:

• Built cosy homes for toy animals, thinking carefully about what different creatures need to stay warm, safe and hidden
• Created different scents just like badgers, learning how mammals communicate using smell
• Hid their own “nut” just like a squirrel, discovering how tricky it can be to remember hiding spots – and how squirrels rely on clever instincts

There were plenty of giggles as children tried to sniff out each other’s “badger scents” or tried to relocate their hidden nuts. The activities helped them understand how animals survive, communicate and adapt to their habitats.

The second workshop focused on bees, pollination and the importance of flowers in our environment.

During this session, children:

• Explored how bees collect pollen
• Took part in interactive games to understand how pollination works
• Discovered why bees are so vital to our food and ecosystems
• Learned how flowers attract pollinators through colour, shape and scent

The children loved pretending to be bees buzzing from flower to flower, transferring pollen as they went.

Overall, the children thoroughly enjoyed their day. 

Did you know, a slug has more teeth than a shark? Or that a hedgehog has 6,000 needles on their back?