EYFS School Animal Workshops
Supporting early curiosity, language development
and understanding the world.
Animal Club workshops for EYFS are designed to spark curiosity. Sessions are carefully structured to reflect how young children learn best; through observation, sensory experience, storytelling and discussion. All whilst supporting the EYFS framework and early science learning.
AT A GLANCE: EYFS workshops
- DESIGNED FOR:
- Nusery and Reception children (ages 3-5)
- CURRICULUM FOCUS:
- Understanding the World, early scientific thinking & vocabulary development
- BEST USED FOR:
- Topic launches, immersive experiences and early learning enrichment
- LEARNING APPROACH:
- Sensory exploration, guided observation, & age-appropriate questioning
- FORMAT:
- Calm, interactive animal sessions tailored to early years settings
Supports pupils & aligns with early learning:
Children are supported to:
- Identify and talk about difference animals
- Describe features using simple, age-appropriate language
- Recognise that animals have basic needs
- Observe similarities and differences between animals
- Build confidence in asking and answering questions
The impact on EYFS children
- show greater curiosity about animals and nature
- use new vocabulary to describe what they have seen
- engage more confidently in discussion and storytelling
- demonstrate empathy and care for living things.
If you’d like to explore how Animal Club can support early years learning in your setting, we’d love to help you plan a sesison that fits your pupils and currciulum.
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Groups & events
To add an unforgettable experience to your local event or club, or simply as a treat, our animal handling group sessions ensure everyone enjoys a close-up encounter with a wide variety of creatures. Perfect for Scout and Guide groups of all ages to work towards animal badges.
Therapeutic
It’s incredible the power of animals and their ability to promote calm and wellbeing. Our animal handling sessions are flexible to the needs of the audience, ensuring all feel safe and comfortable.
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