1. Explore your nature space 

Take children outdoors to look closely at plants, insects, birds, snails, leaves, bark and soil. Ask them questions like: 

What can you see? Who lives here? What are they doing 

Let the children choose one real plant or animal they found and let them bond with it. 

2. Become your creature 

Now invite the children to pretend they ARE that plant or animal and together, think about: 
Where do I live? 
What do I do during the day? 
What do I need to stay safe? 
What do I hear, smell or feel? 

Encourage simple imaginative ideas: “I am a tiny ant… I’m climbing a stick!” 

3. Record their “diary” 

One by one, record each child speaking in first person (e.g., “I woke up in the grass…”, “I stretched my leaves to the sun…”). Try to keep recordings short (about 5–15 seconds). Children may act out the movements as they speak. 

Tips 

4. Share your work 

Create a simple class slideshow using the recordings and photos of the plants/animals and share it on your school’s social media pages, tagging BirdLife Malta. 

Also play the “diaries” during circle time so children can celebrate each other’s ideas.