Clyde Kids Activities

We know kids love to have fun.  And of course, the most fun thing to do is to get out and see the all of the animals, birds, insects, and habitats in your area!  Ask your Mum or Dad to take you out to one of the SWT--Clyde Member Centre Reserves so you can explore all that nature has to offer. 

On days that you have to stay indoors, you can still learn about animals, birds, insects, and plants.  Here are some activities that you can do to learn about wildlife and the environment--and help to make your world a better place!  Ask an adult for help with the harder projects.

 

Bats

 Build a Bat Box!

As well as being one of the most threatened mammals in the UK, bats are also among the most misunderstood.  Far from being nasty, dangerous animals, they are attractive, furry insect eaters which need all the help that they can get!  Help our bat friends by building a simple bat box for them to roost in.  Make sure to ask an adult for help with this project.  Click here to download the instructions for building a bat box! (PDF file).

 

Make a Flying Bat Mobile!

Print out this flying bat, color it, and hang it up to make a mobile.  You can also make the bat roost upside-down!

Click here to print out the Flying Bat Mobile instructions. (PDF file).

 

 

 

Make a Bat Mask!

Click here to download a bat mask that you can print out, color, and wear! (PDF file).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Birds

Build a Wild Bird House!

Like bats, many birds suffer from a shortage of nesting and roosting places, as well as food.  You can help them by providing boxes!  You can also help keep birds alive through the winter and well-fed throughout the year with a bird feeding table.  Make sure to ask an adult for help with this project.

Click here to download the instructions for building a bird house and a bird feeding table! (PDF file).

 

Butterflies

Butterflies are not only beautiful--they serve a very important purpose in our environment!  Learn about butterflies and enjoy their beauty with some of the activities below.

 

 

Play Butterfly Bingo!

Print out this Butterfly Bingo sheet to learn about the butterflies that you might see in the wild.  When you're done, colour them in and play Butterfly Bingo! 

Click here to download the Butterfly Bingo sheet.  (PDF file).

 

Make a Flying Peacock Butterfly!

Print out this sheet for a fun craft project.  You can make a flapping peacock butterfly on a stick!

Click here to download the Peacock Butterfly craft project.  (PDF file).

 

Frogs and Toads

Frogs and toads are disappearing in alarming numbers in the wild.  You can learn more about these fascinating and important animals by printing out these information cards and testing your friends!

Download the Frog Information Card (PDF file).

Download the Toad Information Card (PDF file).

Make a Frog Bean Bag!

Use corduroy or felt to make a fun frog bean bag.  Click here to download the instructions! (PDF file.)

More activities to come!  Keep your eye on this page for updates.