How to Make a Toad Abode
This is a fun, hands-on activity that teaches young people how to create a safe and welcoming shelter for toads and other small garden wildlife. Using simple materials like terracotta pots, pebbles, paint, and natural decorations, learners are guided through easy step-by-step instructions to design and build their own toad house. This creative project combines craft, outdoor learning, and conservation, showing how even small garden features can provide valuable homes for amphibians.
The resource also highlights the importance of providing shelter for wildlife, particularly during the winter months when toads need protection from the cold. By encouraging children to design, decorate, and carefully place their toad abode in a shady spot, the activity supports practical conservation and sparks curiosity about the animals that may move in, including frogs and lizards.
Learning Outcomes:
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Learn how to build and decorate a toad abode using simple materials
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Understand the importance of creating shelters for amphibians and other wildlife
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Develop creativity and practical outdoor skills through hands-on activity
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Explore the role of garden habitats in supporting biodiversity
Curriculum Links:
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Science: Amphibians, habitats, adaptation, ecosystems
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Geography: Human impact on local wildlife, garden habitats
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Design & Technology: Crafting and building for a conservation purpose
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Citizenship: Taking positive action to support local biodiversity
