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Learning about living things in lower primary classrooms – #readilearn

teaching and learning about living things in lower primary classrooms

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

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

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    1. Norah Avatar

      Thank you, Annika. 🙂

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  2. Jennie Avatar

    This is always important and what children like.

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    1. Norah Avatar

      A great combination!

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  3. Jules Avatar

    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

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

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  4. Jacqui Murray Avatar

    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

      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

      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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