Little Steps Care · Autumn workshop

Butterfly watch on the heath

On a mild sunny day, pick a spot by a heathland path. Watch quietly for two minutes. If a butterfly appears, follow it with your eyes. None today? Record that too and compare with another spot.

  • 4–6 · 6–8 · 8–12 years
  • About 10 minutes
  • Outdoor play
  • Nature & experiments

What will your child practise?

Watch for equal amounts of time in two places and record zero sightings too.

What you need

A timer, pencil and paper. Choose a mild, sunny day.

Step by step

  1. Choose a sunny spot by the path and another spot to compare. Note the sunshine and flowers at each.
  2. Watch the first spot for two minutes. Record the largest number of butterflies you see at once. Watch the second spot for exactly as long.
  3. Write zero if you see none. Compare the counts and choose when to visit both spots again.