Caring for minibeasts

Mastery Evidence

• Demonstrate careful handling of a minibeast such as letting a woodlouse walk onto a hand rather than grabbing it
• Explain one reason why minibeasts are important, such as bees helping flowers grow or worms helping soil
• State that minibeasts should be returned to where they were found after observing them

Assessment Prompt

“When [child] finds a minibeast, do they handle it gently and put it back — and can they tell you why minibeasts are important for the garden?”