Henry the Hedgehog has disappeared and his woodland friends at Carymoor are very worried about him. Can your class of mini-detectives help solve this mystery and find our missing hedgehog?!
An exciting day of seasonal fun and challenges, including:
- Search for evidence of Henry and other creatures on our site: tracks, droppings and more!
- Try some simple map reading to help explore the woods for clues.
- Find out more about a variety of woodland animals, their homes and diets.
- Discover what happens during autumn and winter and how this affects woodland animals.
- Make mini hedgehogs to take home, using clay and natural materials.
- Develop empathy/social skills
Please note: This is a seasonal education day and is best timed during the autumn term.
National Curriculum Links:
- EYFS Understanding the world: The Natural World:Explore the natural world around them (exploring nature reserve& looking for tracks and signs); Know some similarities and differences between the natural world around them and contrasting environments (exploring nature reserve, looking for tracks, signs and different animals’ homes); Understand some important processes and changes in the natural world around them, including the seasons
- EYFS Expressive Arts and Design:Creating with materials: Safely use and explore a variety of materials, tools and techniques (making their clay hedgehogs)
- KS1 Science: Working Scientifically:Observing closely, using simple equipment; Identifying and classifying; Using their observations and ideas to suggest answers to questions; Gathering and recording data to help in answering questions (field detectives activity)
- KS1 Science: Year 1 Animals, including humans: Identify and name a variety of common animals including fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals (who am I? game, field detectives activity and finding animal homes in woods)
- Year 1 Seasonal Changes: Observe changes across the four seasons (seasonal changes trail and woodland pizza game)
- Year 2 Reading: Comprehension:Develop vocabulary and understanding by discussing and clarifying the meanings of words, linking new meanings to known vocabulary (throughout day)
- KS1 Physical Education:Participate in team games (woodland pizza game)
- KS1 Geography:Geographical skills and fieldwork (simple mapwork in woods)
