ZooLab's cross-curricular workshops use enquiry-based learning to align with our educational objectives and promote a growth mindset in our pupils. Our Reception Class, Year 1 and Year 5 children were involved in the three separate curriculum-specific sessions, where they were introduced to the unusual visitors, including an Australian tree frog and a fully grown corn snake.
Our children were in awe, filled with excitement and intrigue! Those who have not handled snakes before were surprised that although cold to the touch, the skin is dry and quite smooth and they enjoyed holding him, as he twisted around arms and explored the environment with his tongue.
What a successful morning and so lovely for staff to see students so happily engaged, and some so knowledgeable, throughout the sessions. The good news is that we have already provisionally booking for next year with the promise of getting to know a different set of animals. The children can’t wait!
