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Are you ready to get out and about in nature this winter?

Gather up, Winterwatchers! Learn some key skills to help you get outdoors and find out more about the birds in your environment!

This cross-curricular programme in partnership with the and ���˿��� Two's Winterwatch allows Key Stage 2 pupils to experience the magic of nature in the winter from their classrooms and homes, and arm them with the necessary skills to go out and explore their local wildlife with the (for children taking part from school) and the (for children taking part with their parents or carers from home).

Pupils get a chance to learn about how their birdwatching can help contribute to the preservation of bird species in the UK.

Covering key curriculum objectives across English, maths and science, the lesson delves into the key features of a 'how-to' guide, working scientifically using classification keys and how to present data using bar graphs.

This Live Lesson is supported by follow-up resources from .

Find out more about the Big Schools’ Birdwatch and register to access the official resource pack on the .

Lesson resources:

• Download our resources below, to be used alongside the Live Lesson:

Supporting resources from Twinkl

This Live Lesson is supported by free teaching resources from , additional materials that can be used before and after the Live Lesson to help extend the learning. Download today using the links below:

Resources to support parents and carers

Find out more about the topics covered in our Live Lesson using the resources below:

Classification keys:

• KS2 - Classification Keys

Instructional texts:

• KS2 - How to write instructions
• Learning at ���˿��� - Year 4/P5 - Writing instructions
• Learning at ���˿��� - Year 5/P6 - Writing instructions
• Learning at ���˿��� - Year 6/P7 - Writing instructions

Bar charts:

• KS2 - How can data be displayed?
• KS2 - How to interpret a bar chart

From The LAB - ���˿��� Scotland:

• Lockdown Learning: Spotting birds in the winter with Rory Crawford