Biomimicry for Young Children Blog
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Biomimicry is an exciting way to inspire young children to be creative, and curious, and to observe the world. Children come to understand how animals and plants can be used as a platform upon which ideas and inventions can be developed.
Biomimicry for Young Children Blog
2d ago
Coral reefs! I will never forget my first encounter with one of the world’s natural wonders. It had been a rough boat trip but nothing could spoil this joyous moment. The Great Barrier Reef was a magical place brimming with beauty and life even on a cloudy and grey day. Sadly, coral bleaching worldwide is ..read more
Biomimicry for Young Children Blog
6d ago
Below are links to resources I have created inspired by New Zealand and Australia’s unique and wonderful wildlife. Learn about Australia’s unique and endemic wildlife, from iconic koalas to spiny, ant-eating echidnas and the duck-billed egglaying platypus. The focus is on learning about the life cycle and using the remarkable animals as inspiration for creative ..read more
Biomimicry for Young Children Blog
6d ago
A glowing fluorescent coral reef might initially sound like something beautiful, yet, it is a sign of a last desperate move by corals to survive. Coral reefs are magnificent and magical underwater gardens. A reef is the underwater equivalent of the Amazon Rainforest supporting a huge variety of animals. A coral reef is made of ..read more
Biomimicry for Young Children Blog
1w ago
“The octopus makes its home in a beautiful stony villa, the bowerbird decorates his incredible blue pavilion. Tireless beavers build their lodge, and the elf owl hides, safe in the hollow of a cactus.” Come on a journey into the world of talented homemakers. Explore inside their dream homes and imagine life, through the eyes ..read more
Biomimicry for Young Children Blog
2w ago
Earth Day is celebrated globally on April 22nd. In 2024, the theme is Planet vs Plastic, and the aim is to shift our attitudes and actions concerning plastic usage. Reducing plastic pollution is vital since it is becoming clearer the devasting impact that plastic pollution has on human and animal health, and the overall ecological ..read more
Biomimicry for Young Children Blog
3w ago
“Nature is one of the first sparks to light the flame of wonder in a child, and indeed is the spark that can allow someone who has lost a sense of wonder to recover.” Catherine L’Ecuyer National Find a Rainbow Day – April 3rd April showers not only bring flowers in May but also enchanting ..read more
Biomimicry for Young Children Blog
1M ago
Have you ever wondered what the smell of a coral reef can tell us about its well-being under heat stress? Do vibrant and healthy coral reefs emit a scent? If they do, what does it smell like? Smell plays an interesting as well as important role in our lives. It has a huge impact on ..read more
Biomimicry for Young Children Blog
1M ago
From a lovely story about nature’s greatest escape artist – the smart octopus to antifreeze fish and shimmering lagoons in the Okavango Delta to Rewilding stories at Bedtime, here is our favourite list for Spring reading. Let’s Save the Okavango Delta: Why we must protect our planet by Catherine Barr & Jean Claude Big topics ..read more
Biomimicry for Young Children Blog
1M ago
Inspired by the arctic bumblebee, we made a poster with a drawing. We added interesting things about the bumblebee. We used this video as inspiration ..read more
Biomimicry for Young Children Blog
1M ago
Pygmy seahorses are a special species of seahorses – they range in size between 13 to 27 mm between the tip of the tail to the end of the snout. They have adapted for their small size and they are notorious for their clever camouflage. Pygmy seahorses live in coral reefs. It was only rather ..read more