Minibeasts Resources
ALL CORE 'MINIBEAST' RESOURCES
MINIBEASTS DISPLAY BANNER
MINIBEASTS DISPLAY BANNER
Posters/Displays, Discussion Prompts, Print Carries Meaning, Butterfly, Dragonfly, Bumblebee, Earthworm, Centipede, Spider, Ladybird
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BUTTERFLY COUNTING PUZZLES
Why not set up an invitation to play using these ‘Butterfly Counting Puzzles’?
Select those appropriate for your children (1-10 available) and allow them to match the number with the corresponding number of butterflies. Each pair has a different way of connecting as a puzzle for the children to match and so even if they haven’t learnt what the number looks like yet, but are beginning to say the numbers in order, this can be a fun way to introduce them to new challenges.
Once the puzzles are complete, why not line the numbers up in order and count together? If your children would enjoy a further challenge, leave out a number and see if they can spot which one is missing from the sequence.
Puzzles could also be used as a fine motor control/counting activity if left uncut. Children could be given an appropriate number for their learning and encouraged to place objects on the butterflies, counting as they go.
Fine Motor, Activity, 'Butterfly Education and Awareness Day' (BEAD), Puzzles, Games, Counting, Number Lines, Number Recognition & Ordering, Numbers, Butterfly
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN OUR RESOURCES), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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I SPY COUNT & CHOOSE - BUTTERFLIES
Butterfly themed I Spy Count and Choose sheets. Ideally used as posters or mats.
You may like to laminate these sheets and use them as an interactive display or place them on table tops with pegs, counters or whiteboard pens as an activity.
Fine Motor, Activity, 'Butterfly Education and Awareness Day' (BEAD), Counting, Number Recognition & Ordering, Numbers, Posters/Displays, Butterfly
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN OUR RESOURCES), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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MINIBEASTS COLOURING
Our Minibeasts colouring sheets pack includes each minibeast with its name. Minibeasts included are bee, butterfly, caterpillar, ladybird, ant, snail, spider, fly, dragonfly, woodlouse, earwig and centipede. Also included are 3 pictures which combine different minibeasts.
Fine Motor, Colouring, Take Home, Mark Making/Drawing/Writing, Pencil Control, Activity, Discussion Prompts, Print Carries Meaning, Bumblebee, Butterfly, Caterpillar, Ladybird, Ant, Snail, Spider, Fly, Dragonfly, Woodlouse, Centipede, Earwig, Spider Web, Chrysalis, Earthworm, Animal Homes, Art and Craft
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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MINIBEASTS COUNTING DISPLAY/FLASHCARDS/POSTERS (0-20)
Count the Minibeasts from 0 to 20. Print one or two numbers to a page for use as part of a display or more to a page for a set of flashcards.
Counting, Numbers, Cards, Posters/Displays, Number Recognition & Ordering, Number Lines, Discussion Prompts, Earthworm, Dragonfly, Woodlouse, Spider, Bumblebee, Snail, Ant, Butterfly, Fly, Ladybird
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COLOUR & COUNT SHEETS (1-20)
Encourage your children to colour the objects and count them as they go (1 to 20). Ideal sheets to practise 1:1 correspondence counting (where children place their fingers on the objects as they count them). Also great for learning written numbers and knowledge of items within a particular topic. Children may even enjoy using these as posters to create a themed numberline on their playroom/bedroom wall!
Counting, Colouring, Numbers, Fine Motor, Take Home, Posters/Displays, Mark Making/Drawing/Writing, Number Formation, Number Lines, Number Recognition & Ordering, Colour & Count, Playdough/Loose Part Mats, Pencil Control, Discussion Prompts, Activity, Earthworm, Dragonfly, Woodlouse, Spider, Bumblebee, Snail, Ant, Butterfly, Fly, Ladybird
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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BEE BODY PARTS - POSTER & WRITING SHEETS
Pack includes 3 pages: poster for display and modelling, version with blank labels for writing, plus a writing template with initial sounds for labels.
'World Bee Day', Posters/Displays, Mark Making/Drawing/Writing, Fine Motor, Take Home, Laminate to use with w/b pens, Print Carries Meaning, Bumblebee
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BEE COUNTING PUZZLES (1-10)
Why not set up an invitation to play using these ‘Bee Counting Puzzles’?
Select those appropriate for your children (1-10 available) and allow them to match the number with the corresponding number of bees. Each pair has a different way of connecting as a puzzle for the children to match and so even if they haven’t learnt what the number looks like yet, but are beginning to say the numbers in order, this can be a fun way to introduce them to new challenges.
Once the puzzles are complete, why not line the numbers up in order and count together? If your children would enjoy a further challenge, leave out a number and see if they can spot which one is missing from the sequence.
Puzzles could also be used as a fine motor control/counting activity if left uncut. Children could be given an appropriate number for their learning and encouraged to place objects on the bees, counting as they go.
In addition, each number is also written as a word. For our youngest children, this adds to learning about text in the environment and how it has meaning. Our oldest children may start to recognise the words and associate them with the numbers. This will be beneficial for when they begin to read and write these words in subsequent years as they will have something to build on.
'World Bee Day', Fine Motor, Print Carries Meaning, Counting, Number Recognition & Ordering, Puzzles, Games, Using Shapes for Task, Bumblebee
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BUTTERFLY & MAGNIFYING GLASS COUNTING/NUMBER RECOGNITION ACTIVITY
Why not select the boards appropriate for your child’s learning and invite them to match the magnifying glass with the correct number of butterflies? As an alternative, if laminated, the butterfly sheets also provide a great space for children to practise writing their numbers.
Numbers, Counting, Problem Solving, Fine Motor, Laminate to use with w/b pens, Matching Activities, Number Formation, Playdough/Loose Part Mats, Activity, 'Butterfly Education and Awareness Day' (BEAD), Butterfly
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BUTTERFLY PHASE 2 HIGH FREQUENCY SIGHT WORDS
Phase 2 high frequency words written on butterflies. Choose the editable version to alter the font as your particular setting requires.
Cards, High Frequency Words, Letters & Sounds - Phase 2, Phonics, Reading, Posters/Displays, Word Cards, Print Carries Meaning, 'Butterfly Education and Awareness Day' (BEAD), Home Learning, Butterfly
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COUNTING MINIBEASTS - LARGE
Counting Minibeasts under the magnifying glass sheets. 2 magnifying glasses to each page. (Smaller version also available.) Children can be encouraged to count the number of minibeasts under a magnifying glass and write the corresponding number in the box next to it. Differentiate by support given to your individual children in this process.
Counting, Numbers, Take Home, Fine Motor, Mark Making/Drawing/Writing, Number Formation, Pencil Control, Dragonfly, Ladybird, Snail, Spider, Bumblebee, Earthworm, Fly, Butterfly
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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COUNTING MINIBEASTS - SMALL
Counting Minibeasts under the magnifying glass sheets. 4 magnifying glasses to each page. (Larger version also available.) Children can be encouraged to count the number of minibeasts under a magnifying glass and write the corresponding number in the box next to it. Differentiate by support given to your individual children in this process.
Numbers, Counting, Fine Motor, Take Home, Mark Making/Drawing/Writing, Number Formation, Pencil Control, Bumblebee, Dragonfly, Butterfly, Ladybird, Spider, Earthworm, Fly, Snail, Ant
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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DRAW MINIBEASTS SHEET
Ideal as part of 'Spring' or ‘Minibeasts’ topic. This 'Draw what you can see' sheet can be laminated and used in conjunction with whiteboard pens (perhaps placed near a window overlooking your outdoor area/garden) for children to use over and over again to practise drawing what they see. Alternatively you could print out individual copies for the children to draw their own wildlife to take home. To be used in setting or during out and about adventures!
Observational Skills, Fine Motor, Take Home, Mark Making/Drawing/Writing, Laminate to use with w/b pens, Pencil Control, Activity, Discussion Prompts, Drawing, Home Learning, Fly, Earthworm, Ladybird, Butterfly
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FINE MOTOR LADYBIRDS
Use these fine motor ladybird sheets once for pencil control practise or laminate and encourage children to take it in turns with whiteboard pens to practise making the different shapes.
Fine Motor, Mark Making/Drawing/Writing, Symmetry, Pencil Control, Laminate to use with w/b pens, Shapes, Activity, Home Learning, Ladybird
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LADYBIRD PHASE 3 HIGH FREQUENCY SIGHT WORDS
Phase 3 high frequency words written on ladybirds. Choose the editable version to alter the font as your particular setting requires.
Cards, High Frequency Words, Letters & Sounds - Phase 3, Phonics, Reading, Word Cards, Posters/Displays, Print Carries Meaning, Home Learning, Ladybird
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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MINIBEAST ALPHABET CARDS/DISPLAY
Print one to a page for a large display or fewer for a smaller display or flashcards for use in games and activities.
Cards, Posters/Displays, Alphabet, Ordering Activities, Reading, Ladybird, Ant, Fly, Earthworm, Bumblebee, Spider, Snail
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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MINIBEASTS BORDER PAPER
Versatile minibeast border paper. File includes colour and black and white versions.
Fine Motor, Colouring, Mark Making/Drawing/Writing, Page Borders, Drawing, Woodlouse, Butterfly, Spider, Snail, Earthworm, Ladybird, Bumblebee, Dragonfly, Centipede
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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MINIBEAST SEARCH CHECKLIST (Updated 2020 Larger Border)
Minibeasts themed checklist (updated 2020 larger border version). Your children will love to use this as part of an out and about searching activity (for example finding real minibeasts in your outdoor area) or in conjunction with a 'Minibeasts' themed tuff spot or feely bag.
Checklists/Tally Charts, Fine Motor, Laminate to use with w/b pens, Mark Making/Drawing/Writing, Observational Skills, Problem Solving, Pencil Control, Activity, Discussion Prompts, Print Carries Meaning, Home Learning, Centipede, Woodlouse, Ant, Dragonfly, Bumblebee, Earthworm, Snail, Butterfly, Spider, Ladybird, Caterpillar, Fly
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MINIBEASTS PICTOGRAM CHART
Minibeasts Pictogram Chart pictures designed for children to not only think about their favourite minibeast, but also realise that others may not have the same favourite. In addition, children begin to learn about simple graphs and charts.
Ideal for use in a classroom, preschool, nursery or childminder setting. Children do not have to necessarily complete the activity at the same time, but a chart can be added to a display and individual children can add their own favourites at appropriate times. Simply place the four large minibeasts on the first page in a horizontal line to form the base of the chart and children can add their own favourite smaller minibeast above to create the vertical lines of a chart. The lengths of the lines can be compared and number of minibeasts on each can be counted to find totals. Questions such as ‘How many children like the bee?’ may be asked. To really extend mathematical thinking, questions such as ‘How many more children like the bee than the butterfly?’ could be delved into.
Counting, Graph/Charts, Personal Opinion/Feelings, Posters/Displays, Group Activity, Discussion Prompts, Print Carries Meaning, Bumblebee, Butterfly, Ladybird, Earthworm
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MINIBEASTS DOUBLING ACTIVITY MATS
These cards can be used as they are with pencil/crayons & loose parts or laminated for use with playdough or whiteboard pens. Easy to use, these doubling mats provide a clear representation of the concept of doubling. Simply choose a number appropriate for your child’s level in the top box (e.g. 3), then in this example place 3 loose part objects/playdough spots, pencil/pen marks on one wing and the same on the other. Encourage your child to count the spots using 1:1 correspondence counting and then write the answer 6 in the final box. This shows that double 3 is equal to 6.
Doubling, Counting, Fine Motor, Laminate to use with w/b pens, Mark Making/Drawing/Writing, Number Formation, Observational Skills, Problem Solving, Pencil Control, Playdough/Loose Part Mats, Activity, Using Shapes for Task, 'Butterfly Education and Awareness Day' (BEAD), Home Learning, Numbers, Ladybird, Butterfly
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MINIBEAST PICTURE SNAP CARDS
Expand upon children’s knowledge of minibeasts whilst playing a fun game of snap (or a memory game of ‘picking up pairs’) with this set of snap cards. The cards are made with a tab/patterned back which can be folded before lamination in order to strengthen the final product. This also means that when turned over, the picture on the front can not be seen.
Cards, Games, Observational Skills, Snap Cards, Matching Activities, Turn Taking, Group Activity, Print Carries Meaning, Ladybird, Bumblebee, Butterfly, Woodlouse, Earthworm, Fly, Snail, Spider, Dragonfly, Centipede
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MINIBEASTS WORD MAT
‘Minibeasts’ word mat. Why not use in conjunction with our ‘Minibeast’ word cards? Includes 12 different minibeasts. Can be used as part of a display or activities. Endless discussions can be engaged in describing these creatures. For example physical attributes such as whether they have wings, armoured bodies, shells, number of legs or body sections, etc. Older children can be challenged to further contemplate ‘how’ and ‘why’ questions building on these observations. For example ‘Why do you think the butterfly has wings?’…or ‘How do you think worms move?’
Posters/Displays, Word Mats, Discussion Prompts, Print Carries Meaning, Centipede, Woodlouse, Ant, Dragonfly, Bumblebee, Earthworm, Snail, Butterfly, Spider, Ladybird, Caterpillar, Fly
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MINIBEAST ACTIVITY/MOVEMENT CHALLENGE CARDS
Have great fun with your children whilst all pretending to be minibeasts with this set of 8 Minibeast Activity Challenge cards.
Perhaps children could stand in a circle around the pile of cards and take turns to pick one for everyone to do. Cards could equally be shrunk down and placed on a key ring to take out on adventures or featured on an indoor or outdoor display board and referred to with everyone carrying out the activity on floor space in front. Once the children get to know the cards they will be able to relate the action to the picture without necessarily needing the card read to them...For example an adult may be able to simply hold up a card and everyone will be able to do the activity together! For those children who are exceptionally engaged, these cards explored in sequence could even be set to music as a dance performance!
Great for physical development, descriptive language, understanding the world and turn taking.
Numbers, Activity Packs, Cards, Games, Posters/Displays, Number Recognition & Ordering, Gross Motor/Movement, Activity, Group Activity, Discussion Prompts, Print Carries Meaning, Earthworm, Ladybird, Spider, Snail, Bumblebee, Centipede, Dragonfly, Butterfly
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MINIBEASTS COUNTING PUZZLES (1-10)
Why not set up an invitation to play using these ‘Minibeasts’ counting puzzles? Select those appropriate for your children (1-10 available) and allow them to match the number with the corresponding number of minibeasts. Each pair has a different way of connecting as a puzzle for the children to match and so even if they haven’t learnt what the number looks like yet, but are beginning to say the numbers in order, this can be a fun way to introduce them to new challenges. Once the puzzles are complete, why not line the numbers up in order and count together? If your children would enjoy a further game, leave out a number and see if they can spot which one is missing from the sequence. Puzzles could also be used as a fine motor control/counting activity if left uncut. Children could be given an appropriate number for their learning and encouraged to place objects on the minibeasts, counting as they go.
Counting, Fine Motor, Games, Matching Activities, Number Recognition & Ordering, Observational Skills, Problem Solving, Puzzles, Activity, Group Activity, Discussion Prompts, Using Shapes for Task, Numbers, Dragonfly, Ant, Snail, Centipede, Woodlouse, Bumblebee, Butterfly, Fly, Ladybird, Spider
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MINIBEASTS COUNTING PUZZLES (1-10) - COLOURING
Engage your children in counting play by enlisting their help to create their own ‘Minibeasts’ puzzle set. Select those appropriate for your children (1-10 available) and allow them to colour the images and numbers. The puzzles may then be cut out (you can decide whether to work on scissor skills with your child or pre-cut the puzzles). Then encourage your children to have fun playing with their own puzzles! Each pair has a different way of connecting as a puzzle for the children to match and so even if they haven’t learnt what the number looks like yet, but are beginning to say the numbers in order, this can be a fun way to introduce them to new challenges. Once the puzzles are complete, why not line the numbers up in order and count together? If your children would enjoy a further game, leave out a number and see if they can spot which one is missing from the sequence. Puzzles could also be used as a fine motor control/counting activity if left uncut. Children could be given an appropriate number for their learning and encouraged to place objects on the minibeasts, counting as they go.
Counting, Colour & Count, Colour Cut & Stick, Colouring, Fine Motor, Games, Mark Making/Drawing/Writing, Number Formation, Number Recognition & Ordering, Observational Skills, Problem Solving, Pencil Control, Puzzles, Scissor Skills, Take Home, Matching Activities, Activity, Using Shapes for Task, Numbers, Dragonfly, Ant, Snail, Centipede, Woodlouse, Bumblebee, Butterfly, Fly, Ladybird, Spider
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MINIBEAST MULTIMATS - PLAYDOUGH, LOOSE PARTS, ART & CRAFTS
Once laminated these Minibeast Multimats (Woodlouse, Spider, Ant, Centipede, Ladybird, Butterfly & Bee) are ideal to be used as reusable playdough or loose parts mats. Alternatively, use them in conjunction with whiteboard pens. Without lamination these sheets could also be used with mark making tools or art and craft materials.
Design Your Own, Fine Motor, Laminate to use with w/b pens, Mark Making/Drawing/Writing, Observational Skills, Pencil Control, Playdough/Loose Part Mats, Activity, Art and Craft, Woodlouse, Ant, Spider, Centipede, Ladybird, Butterfly, Bumblebee
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MINIBEAST NUMBER SLICE PUZZLES
‘Minibeasts’ themed Number Slice Puzzle Activities. Puzzles available for 1-5, 1-10 and 0-20 sequencing. Full colour versions in this pack. Cut along the vertical lines and laminate for multiple uses or allow your children to cut and stick as an individual activity to take home. Great for number recognition and ordering, observational skills and motor control. Picture and number combination enables child self checking.
Numbers, Puzzles, Games, Observational Skills, Problem Solving, Fine Motor, Scissor Skills, Number Recognition & Ordering, Number Lines, Ordering Activities, Activity, Dragonfly, Ladybird, Spider, Bumblebee, Butterfly, Snail
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COLOUR, CUT & STICK NUMBER SLICE PUZZLES
Number Slice Puzzle Activities - Colouring versions. Puzzles available for 1-5, 1-10 and 0-20 sequencing. Colour the pictures, cut along the vertical lines and then put the pieces back together in numerical order. Stick to a new sheet of card or paper once complete! Great for number recognition and ordering, observational skills and motor control. Picture and number combination enables child self checking.
Numbers, Puzzles, Games, Observational Skills, Problem Solving, Fine Motor, Colouring, Take Home, Scissor Skills, Number Lines, Number Recognition & Ordering, Colour Cut & Stick, Ordering Activities, Pencil Control, Activity, Home Learning, Dragonfly, Butterfly, Spider, Bumblebee, Ladybird, Snail
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MINIBEASTS SIZE ORDERING CARDS
Minibeast themed size ordering pictures. Includes Bee, Spider, Ladybird, Dragonfly, Woodlouse, Snail, Butterfly & Centipede. Intended to be cut out (and ideally laminated) for use by children in repeatable size ordering activities. If you have access to a fuzzy felt board, why not stick velcro tabs on the back so that children can move them around on the board? Alternatively use them as a cut and stick activity (to also strengthen fine motor skills) for the children to take home and discuss with their families using words such as ‘small, smaller, smallest, big, bigger, biggest’.
Cards, Measures - Size, Observational Skills, Problem Solving, Ordering Activities, Activity, Discussion Prompts, Concepts, Bumblebee, Spider, Dragonfly, Ladybird, Woodlouse, Snail, Butterfly, Centipede
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MINIBEASTS SIZE ORDERING CARDS - COLOURING
Minibeasts themed size ordering pictures colouring pack. Includes Bee, Spider, Ladybird, Dragonfly, Woodlouse, Snail, Butterfly & Centipede. This colouring version is intended to be a cut and stick activity (to also strengthen fine motor skills) and to encourage children to use size description words such as ‘small, smaller, smallest, big, bigger, biggest’.
Colouring, Colour Cut & Stick, Fine Motor, Mark Making/Drawing/Writing, Measures - Size, Observational Skills, Problem Solving, Ordering Activities, Pencil Control, Scissor Skills, Take Home, Activity, Discussion Prompts, Concepts, Home Learning, Bumblebee, Spider, Ladybird, Dragonfly, Woodlouse, Snail, Butterfly, Centipede
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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MINIBEASTS TALLY CHART
Minibeast themed tally chart. Your children will love to use this as part of an out and about hunt activity (for example searching for minibeasts in your outdoor area) or in conjunction with a 'Minibeasts' themed tuff spot or feely bag. Use as a Tally Chart or Check List. Differentiate expectations for individual children within your care. Some children may simply use it as a visual cue whilst others may begin to make marks resembling tally lines or even numbers. Alternatively ask your children ‘Which is your favourite minibeast?’ and collect the results as a group. Which minibeast has the most votes? Perhaps use in conjunction with our ‘Minibeast Pictogram Chart Activity’.
Graph/Charts, Numbers, Counting, Fine Motor, Observational Skills, Take Home, Personal Opinion/Feelings, Mark Making/Drawing/Writing, Laminate to use with w/b pens, Pencil Control, Group Activity, Discussion Prompts, Bumblebee, Butterfly, Ladybird, Snail, Spider, Earthworm
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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MINIBEAST WORD CARDS
‘Minibeast’ word cards. Why not use in conjunction with our ‘Minibeast’ word mat? Includes 12 different minibeasts. Can be used as part of a display or activities. Why not hide them in a sand tray and see which minibeasts the children can uncover? You could also play sorting games such as organising the cards into piles with different characteristics, e.g. wings, shell, legs, etc.
Cards, Posters/Displays, Word Cards, Discussion Prompts, Print Carries Meaning, Snail, Spider, Dragonfly, Earthworm, Bumblebee, Caterpillar, Fly, Butterfly, Ant, Ladybird, Woodlouse, Centipede
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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MY FAVOURITE/FAVORITE MINIBEAST ACTIVITY SHEETS
'My Favourite/Favorite Minibeast’ Writing/Drawing/Mark Making Sheets. Both spellings included.
Fine Motor, Personal Opinion/Feelings, Mark Making/Drawing/Writing, Pencil Control, Activity, Drawing, Home Learning, Bumblebee, Ladybird, Butterfly
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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MINIBEAST SEARCH CHECKLIST
Minibeasts themed check lists (One with words, one without). Your children will love to use this as part of an out and about searching activity (for example finding real minibeasts in your outdoor area) or in conjunction with a 'Minibeasts' themed tuff spot or feely bag.
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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MINIBEAST REWARD CHARTS
CLICK HERE to visit the ‘Minibeast Reward Charts’ page in the Reward Charts menu.
MINIBEAST 'WELL DONE!' STICKERS
CLICK HERE to visit the ‘Minibeast ‘Well Done!’ Stickers’ page in the Stickers menu.
'SAVE THE BEES!' FLOWERS POSTER
'SAVE THE BEES!' FLOWERS POSTER'
World Bee Day', Posters/Displays, Bumblebee
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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'SAVE THE BEES!' FRUIT & VEG POSTER
'SAVE THE BEES!' FRUIT & VEG POSTER
'World Bee Day', Posters/Displays, Bumblebee
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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'WORLD BEE DAY!' POSTER
'WORLD BEE DAY!' POSTER
'World Bee Day', Posters/Displays, Bumblebee, honey, hive
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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'SAVE THE BEES!' FLOWERS COLOURING
'SAVE THE BEES!' FLOWERS COLOURING
'World Bee Day', Colouring, Fine Motor, Pencil Control, Bumblebee
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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'SAVE THE BEES!' FRUIT & VEG COLOURING
'SAVE THE BEES!' FRUIT & VEG COLOURING
'World Bee Day', Fine Motor, Colouring, Pencil Control, Bumblebee
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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'WORLD BEE DAY!' COLOURING
'WORLD BEE DAY!' COLOURING
'World Bee Day', Fine Motor, Colouring, Pencil Control, Bumblebee, honey, hive
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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