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MiniMonsters for Schools

A MiniMonsters roadshow is an exciting addition to the school day and can take place in the school hall or move from classroom to classroom.  I offer a range of sessions to enhance the curriculum, including climate change sessions.  Each session is ideally aimed at a group size of one class (up to approx 30 children).  All sessions are adaptable to suit your school's specific needs.  Upon booking, written confirmation (email or paper) is sent including health and safety guidelines.

The Original Creepy Crawly Roadshow– All ages

This live animal encounter can be adapted for all audiences, from early years through to university students.  Children and adults can learn about and handle a range of ‘creepy crawly’ creatures, from Giant African Land Snails through to Corn Snakes.  No child is ever forced to handle any animal that he/she is not comfortable with.

A standard session lasts for 50 minutes and can be themed on topics such as diet, habitats, minibeasts, conservation/endangered species or classification.  Session times can be adapted to fit your timetable and school size.

Big Foot  - Key Stages 3+

Climate change can seem overwhelming for both children and adults, but it is an issue that must be addressed.  Big Foot aims to make the topic understandable and relevant, whilst remaining positive and interactive.  The session lasts for approximately 50 minutes and looks at the greenhouse gas emissions, global warming, energy use, footprints, peak oil and global causes and implications with hands on activities and group discussion/decision making.  An inspiring session with lots of practical ideas about actions individuals, schools and communities can take (from someone who is out there and doing it!). 

Mini Big Foot - Key Stage 2

Do you stomp or do you tiptoe?  Mini Big Foot sessions are an age appropriate workshop on climate change and related issues.  We  look at the science of climate change and actions that we can take at home and school.  Includes a variety of activities to do with transport, energy, waste, food, 'stuff' and the relative footprints of different lifestyles around the world.  An ideal session to kick-start action or enhance current activities at school (also suitable for groups & libraries).

Animals and our world - Key Stage 1

A session added by popular demand combining a normal animal encounter with specific discussion about looking after our environment and caring for animals.  The session is incorporates the 4Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Repair, Recycle) and other eco-topics using early years friendly language and concepts.

Ethical Enterprise – Key Stage 3 & above

Originally developed for National Enterprise Week.  During the 50 minute session, we explore the ups and downs of self employment, as well as meeting some of the animals.  The session can be themed or ‘student led’ using MiniMonsters as a real life example to discuss business start up, work/life balance, sustainability, marketing, finances, administration… the list is endless.   Students leave feeling inspired and imagining the many possibilities that their futures hold. 

Pricing 2009/10

All session topics (approx 50 min sessions)

All prices include travel costs and are calculated on distance from Bungay, Suffolk.

* Waveney Valley Discount - 10% off first/one session in the Waveney Valley (Waveney District Council zone) for those that fall into the 15-30 miles category, e.g. Lowestoft.  One session = £67.50