Nursery World - At a crawl

In the first in a two-part topic, Judith Stevens looks at how the world of the insect can help children learn about their environment A project about 'minibeasts' is likely to arise at this time of year as more and more insects are found in the warmer, more welcoming environment.

A project about 'minibeasts' is likely to arise at this time of year as more and more insects are found in the warmer, more welcoming environment.

It is a wonderful topic that builds on many children's perennial interest in small creatures and all living things. Practitioners may also plan to develop the outdoor provision, to include an 'exploration' or 'minibeast'

area.

This two-part project will give children opportunities to explore aspects of all six areas of learning and, in particular, the 'exploration and investigation' strand of knowledge and understanding of the world. It also identifies ways in which children's learning can be enhanced through the use of information and communication technology.

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