Nursery World - The big picture: Getting the bug

The children at Everton Nursery School and Family Centre created a
bug castle as part of a collaborative eco-venture with the early years
team at John Moores University.

Students from the university have been working with the three- and four-year-olds over a number of weeks to create the castle for bugs, while developing their knowledge of minibeasts and construction.

The bug castle, designed by the children, is made from recycled materials donated by parents and the university. Students also helped children to create nesting logs to be placed inside the structure.

Now the bug castle is complete, children are able to observe minibeasts in their natural habitat, which has promoted discussion about nature, exploration and eco-sustainability.

Register now to continue reading

Thank you for visiting Nursery World and making use of our archive of more than 35,000 expert features, subject guides, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:

What's included