National Days in August
Are you looking for some national animal days in August to celebrate and pack in a whole lot of learning at the same time? We’re going to take a look at some of these special days to celebrate in the UK and give you some fun ideas on how to link in the learning!
The Fluffiest of the National Days in August: International Owl Day
International Owl Day Activities for Toddlers
Explore how soft owls are whilst developing your little one’s vocabulary by making an owl picture with feathers.
Take the opportunity to support your local bird sanctuary and check out some owls. Nothing beats a real life experience!
Print out some photographs of owls and make your own matching game. Why not laminate the pictures to use over and over again?
International Owl Day Activities for 4-7 year olds
Learn the different species of owls and identify different photographs of them by their different features. Why not play a game of “Who am I?” where you describe an owl and see who can guess the species!
Spot the Owl! Learn all about camouflage whilst looking at pictures of camouflaged owls and trying to find them. Discuss why they might need to be camouflaged.
Owls are nocturnal. Develop your child’s vocabulary and learn all about what it means to be a nocturnal animal. Discuss if they would like to be nocturnal and why?
There are so many great stories about owls. Our favourite is “The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark“. In this story, your child will not only learn about owls but explore the themes of light and dark, being brave and overcoming fears.
International Owl Day Activities for 8-11 year olds
Get those art pencils out and use those powers of observation to sketch an owl in its natural habitat.
Do you know what owls eat? Research owl diets and design an appropriate snack.
There are many different species of owls with unique features. Research different owls around the world and explore how they are adapted to their environments. Try writing a report on them or for an fun twist create your own owl top trumps style game.
The Fiercest of the National Days in August: World Lion Day
World Lion Day Activities for Toddlers
Have some fun developing those gross motor skills and get moving like a lion! Don’t forget to make an almighty roar too.
Settle down with a game of sleeping lions. Lie as still as they can for as long as they can- just like a sleeping lion!
There are so many great songs about lions. Have some fun singing some such as “In the Jungle the Mighty Jungle”. Get some instruments involved too!
World Lion Day Activities for 4-7 year olds
Get in some geography and map learning whilst finding out where lions live. Why not watch a nature video on lions to find out how they live too! Make a simple non-fiction book all about lions to show all the great learning.
Lion manes are pretty impressive. Make a fun lion mane craft to display in your home.
Dress up like a lion! Make a lion mask and tail to match for an excellent home made costume!
World Lion Day Activities for 8-11 year olds
Learn about how lions hunt, eg. pack hunting. Write a poem filled with powerful verbs that depict a lion hunt.
Research the different types of lions and their features. Create a book on lions!
Find out why lion populations are decreasing. Come up with ideas on how to prevent this and discuss the pros and cons of these ideas.
The Most Primal of the National Days in August: International Orangutan Day
International Orangutan Day Activities for Toddlers
Watch some orangutan videos. Talk about how they move and how they are similar to us.
Enjoy an orangutan diet by trying some of their favourite foods. Try durian if you have access to some but google your local rules about consuming it.
Make a simple and effective hand print orangutan picture.
International Orangutan Day Activities for 4-7 year olds
For a great maths activity, compare your height and weight to the average orangutan.
Find out about what orangutans eat then come up with some delicious dishes fit for an orangutan. Write out the menu you have made!
Watch a nature video all about orangutans and create a poster about them.
International Orangutan Day Activities for 8-11 year olds
Orangutan conservation is so important. Research some different conservation projects and discover the reasons why they are endangered.
Get practising those writing skills. Research the features of a newspaper article and write a newspaper article about the dangers of palm oil harvesting.
Plan an orangutan themed fund-raising event. Come up with fun orangutan themed activities that you could do to raise awareness!
The Darkest of the National Days in August: International Bat Night
International Bat Night Activities for Toddlers
Get a little messy and make a handprint bat craft. It’s the perfect activity to talk about wings.
Explore a black bat sensory bin.
Read a story about bats like “Bats at the Beach” to expose your little one to these cute creatures.
International Bat Night Activities for 4-7 year olds
Watch videos of famous bat sightings. e.g., bats exiting their cave in Battambang or Bracken Cave. Talk about how they move.
Take the opportunity to learn about nocturnal animals. Explore what it means to be nocturnal and compare bats to other nocturnal animals.
Do all bats really drink blood? Learn about the different types of bat and what they eat.
International Bat Night Activities for 8-11 year olds
Calculate your wing span if you were a bat with this cool maths activity.
Learn about the fascinating skill of echolocation.
Bats are incredibly important to our ecosystem eg, regulating mosquito populations, etc. Research this and discuss what would happen in a world without bats. Write a balanced argument all about it.
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