Build a Bug Hotel: 35 Nature-Themed Worksheets, Design Plans & Hands-On Activities

Build a Bug Hotel: 35 Nature-Themed Worksheets, Design Plans & Hands-On Activities
£3.50

Looking for a meaningful outdoor project that combines creativity, nature, design technology and environmental learning?

Build a Bug Hotel is a comprehensive workbook created by Make & Grow Workshop to help learners design, build and explore their own bug hotels while developing practical skills and a deeper connection with nature.

This resource was originally developed as part of the practical workshops I deliver in schools, alternative provisions and SEND settings. A huge amount of care, time and thought has gone into creating engaging, visually appealing activities that genuinely support learning.

I have decided to share this resource because it brings me real joy knowing that other educators, parents and practitioners can benefit from the activities and use them with their own learners.

What's Included?

✅ 35-page workbook

✅ Multiple bug hotel design guides and inspiration pages

✅ Step-by-step build instructions

✅ Recycled-material bug hotel projects

✅ Tube cluster bug hotel build guide

✅ Tin can bug hotel build guide

✅ Hanging bug hotel build guide

✅ Box bug hotel build guide

✅ Pallet bug hotel build guide

✅ Timber construction plans with measurements

✅ Design-your-own bug hotel worksheets

✅ Materials and tools planning sheets

✅ Nature observation activities

✅ Insect identification and learning pages

✅ Reflection and evaluation sheets

✅ Creativity, drawing and sketching activities

✅ Practical outdoor learning opportunities

✅ Extension activities and discussion starters

Perfect For

  • Primary Schools
  • SEND Settings
  • SEMH Provision
  • Forest School Sessions
  • Home Education
  • Outdoor Learning
  • Nature Clubs
  • Eco Projects
  • Alternative Provision
  • Community Groups

Learning Outcomes

Learners will:

🌿 Develop an understanding of biodiversity

🔨 Build practical design and construction skills

🐝 Learn about insects and pollinators

♻️ Explore sustainability and recycled materials

🎨 Improve creativity and problem-solving

📝 Develop planning, reflection and evaluation skills

🌎 Build a stronger connection with the natural world

Bonus

This workbook is based on a real Make & Grow Workshop project and can also be used alongside our practical bug hotel workshops.

Workshop bookings are available through Make & Grow Workshop for schools, SEND settings, alternative provision and community groups.