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Learning about living things in lower primary classrooms – #readilearn

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Learning about living things is an important part of education for young children. This post suggests ways of teaching biological science in lower primary classrooms with lessons ready-to-teach and activities that make learning memorable and fun.

Concepts include:

  • the needs of living things
  • external features of living things
  • where living things live
  • how living things grow

and relate specifically to insects and other minibeasts.

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11 responses to “Learning about living things in lower primary classrooms – #readilearn”

  1. Annika Perry Avatar
    Annika Perry

    What wonderful teaching aids, Norah! 😀 They look so tempting!

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    1. Norah Avatar
      Norah

      Thank you, Annika. 🙂

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  2. Jennie Avatar
    Jennie

    This is always important and what children like.

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    1. Norah Avatar
      Norah

      A great combination!

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        Jennie

        🙂

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  3. Jules Avatar
    Jules

    When I had my grands on a daily basis we would take walks and explore the yard always looking at the living things. I even take photos of bugs for them 😉 And I try to get them to recall the name of certain flowers too 🙂

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    1. Norah Avatar
      Norah

      It is one of the best things in life, eh, Jules?

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  4. Jacqui Murray Avatar
    Jacqui Murray

    These are wonderful lessons for youngers. I just updated one of mine yesterday. Love all the resources available.

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    1. Norah Avatar
      Norah

      Thank you, Jacqui. I always loved doing these units with children. They are such fun and we learn so much.

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  5. petespringerauthor Avatar
    petespringerauthor

    Animal and insect units are always winners with kids. STEM activities are popular in the United States as well, Norah.

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    1. Norah Avatar
      Norah

      Animals and insects seem to fascinate us all, Pete. It is great that children all over the world have an opportunity to learn about them.

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