Bug Hotel
Bug Hotel
Bug Hotel
Description:
Encourage environmental awareness and outdoor learning with our Bug Hotel, designed for nurseries and primary schools to inspire curiosity, observation, and ecological understanding.
Key Features:
- Ready to fill with natural materials such as twigs, moss, cones, and leaves to create diverse habitats
- Ideal for science, maths, literacy, and art activities as children observe and record insect activity
- Supports cross-curricular learning by integrating environmental studies with creative expression.
Related categories:
Curriculum-Based Learning:
Description
Our Bug Hotel provides a dedicated space for children to explore, observe, and care for insects in their natural environment. By filling the compartments with natural materials such as twigs, bark, and pinecones, children can create habitats that attract a variety of insects, deepening their understanding of biodiversity, ecosystems, and the role of wildlife in nature.
Perfect for nurseries, primary schools, and forest school settings, this resource supports scientific observation, data collection, and creative expression through drawing, writing, and storytelling. It encourages children to develop critical thinking, environmental awareness, and curiosity about the natural world.
Adding a Bug Hotel to your outdoor area creates a hands-on learning environment that promotes ecological literacy and sustainability. It’s an engaging and versatile feature that turns playgrounds and gardens into vibrant habitats for discovery and exploration.
Technical Details
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Product name | Bug Hotel |
| Dimensions | 0.80m (l) x 0.80m (w) x 1.20m (h) |
| Key Materials | Pressure Treated Redwood Timber |
| Mobility (optional) | Lockable castor wheels |
| Timber guarantee | 8 years guarantee against wood rot and fungal decay for Pressure Treated Redwood Timber (see T&Cs for full details) |
Curriculum Based Learning
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Expressive Arts & Design
Inspires creative construction as children design and assemble the hotel.
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Communication & Language
Encourages discussion, questioning and descriptive vocabulary about nature and wildlife.
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Understanding the World
Introduces children to insects, habitats and biodiversity, supporting EYFS scientific exploration and observation skills.
Guarantees & Guidance
Material Guarantees:
8 year guarantee on Pressure Treated Redwood Timber
Guidance for use:
- Must be used under supervision
- Visually inspect prior to each use
- Do not use abrasive liquids to clean
- For more details refer to your Eden Play Maintenance Manual.
Downloads:
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