A homeschooling activity to encourage children to respect and look after all living things Recommended age: 2.5 to 4 years old Learning goals: • Make observations, ask and answer questions about animals (simple facts about habitats and life cycles). • Use one-handed tools and equipment to create a natural scene. What you need: • A woodpecker toy • Some sticks, pinecones and other natural resources • Photos of woodpeckers in natural habitats • Green paper/card, glue, a pencil, crayons, scissors • A colouring sheet • Play doh What’s included: a plan, a colouring sheet, photos