Observing Native Bees (home learning)

EYLF Learning Outcomes:

Learning Outcome 2:

• Children are connected with and contribute to their world
• 2.4 Children become socially responsible and show respect for the environment

Learning Outcome 4:

• Children are confident and involved learners
• 4.1 Children develop dispositions for learning such as curiosity, cooperation, confidence, creativity, commitment, enthusiasm, persistence, imagination and reflexivity
• 4.2 Children develop a range of skills and processes such as problem solving, inquiry, experimentation, hypothesising, researching and investigating

• Art-making materials (i.e. paper, coloured pencils, markers, crayons, or paint)
• Bee Safe Factsheet
• Insect Pollinator Observation Sheet (optional)
• Native Bee Anatomy
• Native Bee Bunting Template
• Native Bee Finger Puppet Template
• Native Bee Visual Explainer
• Role-Play Activity

Learning@Home resources are designed for parents and teachers to use with children in the home environment. They can be used as stand-alone activities or built into existing curriculum-aligned learning programs. Our Learning@Home series includes two types of resources. The first are fun and challenging real-world activities for all ages, the second are self-directed lessons for upper primary and secondary students. These lessons support independent learning in remote or school settings.