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10 Ideas for Ladybird Nature Play
LadybirdsĀ are a beloved and valuable part of our natural world. It is lovely to find them in the garden or out and about in parks.
Some interesting facts about Ladybugs:
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From the beetle family.
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Common colors include red, yellow, and orange with black spots, but some species can be black with red or yellow spots.Ā
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There are about 5,000 species of ladybirds worldwide.Ā
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The seven-spot ladybird is one of the most familiar species in Europe.Ā
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The bright colors and spots of ladybirds serve as a warning to predators that they are toxic or distasteful.Ā
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When threatened, ladybirds can secrete a yellowish fluid from their leg joints, which has a foul taste and can deter predators.Ā
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Ladybirds are essential for natural pest control in gardens and agricultural fields, helping to reduce the need for chemical pesticides.Ā
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Ladybirds are often considered symbols of good luck and are associated with various folk beliefs and superstitions around the world.
Natural Maths: 5 Ways
How could you useĀ natural numbers in learning and play?
1. Add your natural Aster numbers to your woodland kitchen (available here)
2. Make a number line and add them to a washing line. Take a number away and ask the children which number is missing how they know that's the missing number? Can they put the numbers in order 1-10?
3. Can children correctly match numeral to quantity? Set this up as an invitation to explore with loose parts in a wooden tray.Ā
4. Give each child a natural number card and see if they can collect that number of natural treasures.Ā
5. Can they use the cards to make natural number statements to show their understanding of the number bonds to 10?
For more ideas for teaching early maths see my short course availableĀ here.
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