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Upcycling for Nature
Find out how your class can turn rubbish into homes for nature
Years: 3, 4, 5, 6
Duration: 60mins
Curriculum Objectives: 1
Subjects: D&T, PSHE

Resource Overview
Can your class turn rubbish into something useful? These resources show how you can upcycle rubbish to make homes for minibeasts, edible crafts and grow wildlflowers from old paper!
These can be used as standalone resources or themed activities, or as part of the 'Eco-nomics' project.
Resource Assets
Crafty Garden Ideas
Bring a little extra greenery to your home with this guide. Learn how to build a bird feeder from a bottle, grow strawberries on your windowsill, or grow mint both indoors or outside. These crafty garden ideas are both simple and fun, and ideal to help to green up your school environment. Thank you to Sainbury's Bank for allowing us to share these resources.